Summary

Dr. Russell Ching is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings 47 years of experience to his practice in heart and vascular care. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, followed by his residency training at LAC+USC Medical Center. Dr. Ching speaks English, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog, allowing him to care for patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Ching practices at California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus and sees patients at the Cardiovascular Care and Prevention Center in San Francisco, California. He focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given Dr. Ching an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 47 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

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San Francisco , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ROY J AND LUCILLE A CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Russell Ching

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - HMO
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • On Lok Lifeways
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Russell Ching has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Russell Ching has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Russell Ching holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 1979.

NPI Number

Russell Ching's NPI number is 1477504330.

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Is Russell Ching accepting new patients?
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Does Russell Ching accept my insurance?
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What languages does Russell Ching speak?
Russell Ching speaks English, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog.
How can I make an appointment with Russell Ching?
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Does Russell Ching accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Russell Ching has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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