Dr. Keith C. Chung, MD | Lake Charles, LA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Keith Chung has practiced surgery for 33 years and is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and sees patients in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He speaks Chinese and English. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Chung 3.79 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
3.8

14 Ratings
33 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Chinese, English
Emory University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
7 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Chung's Ratings and Reviews

3.8

14 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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So nice and helpful, put me and my family at ease right away. He was funny and answered all my million questions. All went smooth and I’m so glad I found him finally.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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October 10th, 2020

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From the moment you walk into the door, you're met with respect and made to feel so comfortable. Dr. Chung and his staff are absolutely amazing. Great bedside manner and very knowledgeable. Could not ask for a better surgeon!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 17th, 2019

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Well, I saw him to hopefully have the gastric sleeve. I have a very complicated health history. I understand that. But he seemed scared of me. He wanted to meet with my family before surgery to let them know how serious surgery would be for me. He didn't give me my chance of survival rate. I also understand that it's kinda a guess anyway. Another surgeon told me that my chance was about 1% of dying versus 1 out of 1,000. So, I left his office very scared. I do understand his reluctance. If I was healthy, I think he would be a great dr. His nurse is VERY sweet and caring. 1 poor thing is I waited for a couple of hours to see him. He wasn't in the office.

July 31st, 2018

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Dr Chung did my surgery for twisted intestines and he did it laparoscopic and the recovery was very easy. He was very helpful and made me feel very comfortable.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 5th, 2016

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I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy done on 11/11/2014... Dr. Chung has changed and saved my life! I could never repay him for such a wonderful life changing event! Thankyou Dr. Chung! I thank God every day for bringing you into my new life!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 28th, 2015

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This doctor only cares about money. He suggested surgery for my condition. The diagnosis was correct, but he failed to mention there was a non surgical solution for my problem. I refused to go to surgery and asked for a second opinion. I am glad I did. In less than 4 weeks I was pain free and don't need surgery. Chung was focused on making money more than easing a patient's pain. I hate him. I was in so much pain and all he could say is to suffer through it until we can schedule a surgery. I guess that give me a lot of room to think clearly about my options, ha?

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

September 29th, 2011

Comprehensive Surgery Clinic

4150 Nelson Rd Ste B6Lake Charles, LA 70605

Tel: (337) 433-1303

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 11:30 am

SatClosed

SunClosed

Christus Saint Patrick Hospital

524 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601

Obesity Surgery Center Louisiana

4150 Nelson Rd Ste B6 Bldg BLake Charles, LA 70605

Tel: (337) 433-1303

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 11:30 am

SatClosed

SunClosed

Memorial Hospital For Women

1900 W Gauthier RdLake Charles, LA 70605

Tel: (337) 480-7000

Southern Regional Medical Center

1978 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

4200 Nelson RdLake Charles, LA 70605

Avail Hospital Lake Charles

3730 Nelson RdLake Charles, LA 70605

Tel: (337) 656-7700


Dr. Keith Chifei Chung, MD	Dr. Diana P Betancourt	Janice Rodriguez	Brittany Campbell
Surgery	Surgery	Other	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
3.8 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English
Lake Charles , LA	Lake Charles , LA	Lake Charles , LA	LAKE CHARLES , LA
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine
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Graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Chung's NPI number is 1720158066.

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What languages does Dr. Keith Chung speak?: Dr. Keith Chung speaks Chinese and English.
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