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Maureen Chung, MD, PhD

Medical Director Breast Care Program

4.9 out of 5 (190 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 Physicians Group Breast Center

    235 Hanover St Third Floor
    Fall River, MA 02720

    P: 508-973-9800

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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 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.

  • I was very impressed with Dr. Chung and this was my first time meeting her but I was very impressed by her and the entire office.

  • Dr Chung is a wonderful surgeon and doctor, so knowledgeable and kind.

  • Very personable very thoughtful

  • Dr. Chung was pleasant and explained everything in a clear manner. I knew exactly what to expect for my biopsy and why it was needed. The entire staff were so wonderful. [Name] and [Name] were kind and supportive during the biopsy. They and Dr. B made sure I knew everything that was happening and what to expect. In a situation that could have been difficult or scary, they made me feel very comfortable and cared for. I can't thank everyone enough for their support, everyone I came into contact with was professional, pleasant, and overall fantastic! I've been singing all of their praises since I left the office! Thank you again so so much. You all made a tough situation a lot easier!

  • Got an appointment very quickly. Dr was very kind explained everything in detail made sure I understood. Staff was wonderful provided all information clearly.

  • Dr. Chung was on time. Her staff was helpful and professional. Her staff has been professional from the first encounter I had. Excellent professional and caring from the first phone call to check out!

  • Anytime you have to return for further testing after a mammogram it can be very scary. As a nurse myself this can be a scary experience. I would like to sincerely thanks, all staff including the ultrasound tech , medical assistant , provider and nurse for explaining everything and taking time to answer any questions. During my biopsy nurse [Name] gently held my hand and gave me a kind warm hug after my mammogram ( post- biopsy) I cannot express how meaningful that was. As medical professionals sometimes we forget the importance of a reassuring touch. A sincere thank you to such a caring team.[Name][Name]

  • Everyone was professional, friendly and supportive.I'm extremely pleased with all the care I've received at Charlton and South Coast Breast/ Cancer Center.

  • I'd like to say that you guys were great in all aspects except it's hard to explain something about our health or my health when I'm supposed to do it in one specific manner when it's happened multiple times about the same thing. And I kept getting cut off and I just didn't feel really heard. But it was understood throughout after the visit. You guys are 100% great. Thank you.

  • Nothing needed. Dr. Chung is personable and professional.

  • Dr. Chung is a wonderful doctor. She's very experienced and she listened to all my questions and she was wonderful.

  • This was a specialist appointment, not a general checkup. Regarding the current issue I thought she was excellent.

  • Doctor made me feel comfortable, explained everything and took the time to answer any questions. Great bedside manner.

  • Everyone in the office took care to explain the procedure to me making sure that I understood every step. Everyone was extremely kind and caring and very professional.

  • I had an excellent first visit with Dr. Maureen Chung, I wish she was the first specialist I saw for my issue. She took her time and explained everything to me and then I was also able to get an overdue mammogram the same day! No excess waiting, which for me is important as I get overly anxious at doctor visits. But I loved going here!!

  • Dr. Chung and her staff are amazing!! She eased all of my fears, was very nice, listened to my concerns, explained everything to me that will be happening in 2 future appointments.

  • Wonderful experience with Dr Chung. Thank you.

  • Everyone in the department was courteous and knowledgeable. I was taken on time and the process of my procedure was well explained. Dr Chung made me feel at ease. She was very thorough. I wouldn't change a thing except my copay!

  • I was treated with the utmost respect , kindness and empathy at every visit with Doctor Chung and her staff. I can't thank them enough for all they have done for.me.There is one thing in my opinion that could be addressed in reference to checking in. It's not private enough. Everyone waiting in that area hears everything being said to the client checking in and that should be private.

  • Everybody was courteous and saw me right away, checked me in. It was very easy to check in and the office staff was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. They worked with me to make sure my appointments were in a timeframe that I could handle. And I absolutely adore Dr. Chung. I think she's very relatable, very easy to understand and spoke to me in length. I did not feel rushed. I felt like she took her time and she spent time with me and knew a lot about my case and made sure to do research before she even walked in the door, which was very impressive. And I absolutely think I would recommend her. I do recommend her to other people in my family.

  • Everything was great, as it has been every single appointment I have had, since my first test and being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Weather it be with the Dr., the NP, the nurses, or radiologists, everyone makes the process so simple and makes you feel so comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.

  • Dr Chung was professional yet caring and made me feel comfortable.

  • Always, always kind, compassionate, informed and patient. I would not want to be treated anywhere else.

  • Treated with respect from ALL staff members at ALL time.

  • Dr Chung is the best she took the time to explain everything in language we could understand she has a wonderful bedside manner she is an asset to the Southcoast family

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