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Maureen Chung, MD, PhD

Medical Director Breast Care Program

4.9 out of 5 (174 Ratings)

Specialties:

Breast Care / Surgical Oncology

About Maureen Chung

Dr. Maureen Chung, a renowned surgical oncologist specializing in diseases of the breast, is the Medical Director of the Breast Care Program.

She earned her undergraduate degree with distinction, as well as her medical and master’s degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She completed a general surgery residency at McGill University, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident. She earned a doctorate in Pathobiology from Brown University, Providence and completed a surgical oncology fellowship at Brown Medical School.  

Dr. Chung is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of several societies including the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the American Association for Cancer Research.  

Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Chung’s clinical interests include the impact of screening mammography and contemporary surgical treatment of breast cancer. She believes that patient education, disease prevention and evidence based treatments are equally important and that care should be personalized for each patient.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Health Breast Health

    235 Hanover St Third Floor
    Fall River, MA 02720

    P: 508-973-1021

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Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.9
4.9
4.9
2.3

Patient Comments (55)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

  • Dr. Chung is very kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She takes her time. I never feel rushed at my appointments with her. I am grateful for her.

  • As I have stated many times on these surveys, Dr Chung and all the staff at the Breast Clinic are professional, supportive, caring. The facility is immaculate and I have full confidence in these health providers!

  • The doctor answered my question in a way that I could understand. She also showed me my mammogram to help make her explanation clear to me.

  • I had a great experience at the office. Everyone was very respectful and helpful. They took good care of me. I felt very comfortable and I was very impressed with the experience, period.

  • Dr. Chung was great! She is very knowledgeable and personable. She listened to my concerns and explained the situation on a level I could understand. Night and day from my last breast surgeon!

  • My experience was excellent but much too cold in the building.

  • Dr. Chung is very thorough and descriptive. She always stops and asks if I have questions and always give clear answers. Dr. Chung and her team are very caring and compassionate when dealing with sensitive issues, in my case it is cancer.

  • I am happy with Dr. CHUNG AND her staff.

  • Every aspect of my visit was done extremely well with everyone welcoming,knowledgeable and answering fully any questions I had. Procedures were explained thoroughly and my comfort was always a concern.

  • Just about everything was done well. Very pleased.

  • I like that the office always tries to combine my appointments so they are concurrent. It makes it easier.

  • Good listening and explaining. Availability of future appointments was too distant and somewhat limited .

  • I was able to get an appointment asap which was greatly appreciated.

  • Dr. Chung is an amazing, caring doctor. She's definitely a ten. As for waiting for follow-up appointments, the wait was very long to try to get in. That's the problem, trying to get an appointment in a promptly manner.

  • Dr. Chung is extremely knowledgeable and her kindness was greatly appreciated!

  • The procedure was planned, executed as expected and the facility, procedure and care were all delivered in an appropriate and professional manner. Attention to procedural standards and sterility expectations.

  • Their kindness, respect and professionalism were excellent.

  • Very satisfied with the way I was treated with kindness and understanding . Thank you

  • My experience could not have been better. All my appointments were completed in a timely manner. Everyone was so pleasant and explained my procedures in depth. They asked if I had any questions and I never felt rushed.

  • Everyone was friendly and professional.

  • The staff is so pleasant and patient. They are truly heroes without capes!

  • All staff from the reception area / check in , nurses , and Dr Chung are amazing , friendly and very professional

  • I was extremely nervous and everyone I saw made me feel better. Dr. Chung and her nurses and staff treated me with respect. Dr. Chung was very professional and kind.

  • This was my 5 year visit post breast surgery. I no longer need to see Dr. Chung yearly.Dr. Chung spoke to me about next steps with my Primary and Oncologist. I left her office with a very good plan for next steps.

  • The Doctor and her staff were very caring, respectful and supportive. The staff were very knowledgeable. They explained everything clearly and answered all my questions.

  • Dr Chung was exceptional.

  • Staff is always pleasant, efficient and on time. See no reason to require more or better service

  • I had an unusual course where I had an abnormal mammogram at Cape Cod Hospital and had to transition my care to South coast due to insurance coverage. I was not optimistic about the process of finding a primary care provider and breast care specialist quickly. I was able to get a primary care provider within the South Coast system expediently and An appointment was made for me with the Breast Center within a few days of the request and Dr. Chung was phenomenal. She reviewed my imaging from Cape Cod along with the radiologist and explained everything to me in a way that was easy to understand and process despite uncertainty. She was transparent and personable in a way that all physicians (but particularly specialists) should strive to be. It did not appear that the nurse navigator was pleased when I requested to reschedule my biopsy, but ultimately she did immediately reschedule for me, which I do appreciate.

  • Everyone at the breast center was very kind and helpful.Dr. Chung was especially thorough in her examination and very clear with her explanations of my symptoms. She was happy to answer all of my questions.I really was quite struck by the kindness of every person I spoke with.

  • I was impressed with the efficiency of having a mammogram and ultrasound and leaving the visit with all my issues resolved in one visit. Well done!

  • The Dr always listens to me. She makes me feel comfortable and she is the one doctor I don't mind going to see. The staff is always friendly and she offers me advice if I am having problems.

  • Dr. Chung is an amazing surgeon and care giver. She treats her patients with respect, courtesy and kindness. As a cancer patient, I highly recommend Dr. Chung and her staff.

  • Dr Chung & her staff were amazing!!Kind , respectful,informative & cheery Don't see that often. Highly recommend Dr. Chung & the office group.

  • All the staff were so kind, respectful and informative, which really made this scary appointment much better than I expected.

  • Every one was polite and knowlagable.

  • Everyone was so professional, kind and thorough. They explained everything carefully before the procedure and during. They were constantly asking if I was comfortable, warm, and doing okay. Their concern was so genuine. And they all really shined as experts in the care they provided. I'm not sure I've ever had such amazing care. Your breast health center is what healthcare should be in every setting. Kudos to you all on creating such an exemplary example of what it means to be cared for.

  • Dr. Chung had read all of my previous records and was up-to-date with what was going on with my current procedures and interventions. She is a very caring and concerned doctor.

  • Every one was very kind and understanding. All my questions were answered

  • I liked the way doctor Maureen explain things to me

  • It is a pleasure to deal with Dr Chung she is so knowledgeable and cares about her patients..she is definitely an asset to the Southcoast family

  • Appointment was scheduled in a timely manner it was not what I needed but I've been referred to another specialist

  • Dr. Chung explained me in detail. She also listen to me and addressed appropriately.

  • Dr Chung and her staff were incredible. Everything was explained clearly and they were kind and respectful. One of the best medical provider experiences I have ever had.

  • I am always treated with dignity, compassion, knowledge and respect when I visit this office.

  • I was referred to Dr. Chung's office due to a medical emergency. I had never met her before my appointment, but had heard about her credentials from other doctors. They raved about how knowledgeable she was in her field. That was evident upon our first meeting. Within about 25 minutes, she familiarized herself with my medical history, performed a procedure while explaining what she was doing and why, then expedited my MRI. I am so very grateful for the care she provided during this very difficult time in my life. It has only been 3 days after my appointment and I am no longer wincing from pain that I have experienced non-stop for 2 weeks. This will be a long journey for me but I am confident that I am in the care of one of the best!

  • The staff were courteous and very professional. Dr. Chung was absolutely wonderful!

  • Dr. Chung and all the staff at the breast center are the absolute best! They saved my life, allowing me to continue being a daughter, sister, mom, aunt and friend. Without you all, I am not here. I thank you with my whole heart.

  • Service was excellent and the information about the procedure was well received

  • Dr Chung's office always tries to combine all appointments in one visit. That is very helpful.

  • Everyone from Dr. Chung down was fabulous. Caring and compassionate. It was a wonderful experience.

  • During this very anxious experience both doctors and assistants made me feel the best I could in the situation. They were very professional and caring and didn't treat me "like a patient".

  • I always feel comfortable and at ease with dr. Chung. I feel that she is giving me the best care possible and highly recommend her.

  • From start to finish, this very stressful experience was made manageable by each and every staff member. Despite the computers being down, there was constant information being communicated with me in a professional manner. 10 out of 10. Dr. Chung and her staff were wonderful.

  • Difficult to improve. Service is great and patient information is always provided. Good job!

  • I was treated with friendliness and empathy. I felt comfortable at all times. Everything was explained in a clear manner.

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How is the Patient Satisfaction Star Rating Calculated?
Star ratings are calculated using an average of all survey responses to each of three questions: Courtesy and Respect of Staff, Provider Overall Rating, and  Willingness to Recommend Provider’s Office.  The star rating displayed on our physicians’ main biography page represents the average of the three measures for that particular physician.