Jeffson Chung, MD

Associate Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery

Classification:

Clinical Faculty

 Bonaparte JP, Chung J. "The effect of probe placement on inter-trial variability when using

the Cutometer MPA 580." Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology. Journal of

Medical Engineering & Technology 2014; 38(2):85-9

[2014]

 Chung J, Bromwich M. “The Clearsight Scope Adapter: Optimizing Communication with

the Flexible Nasal Laryngoscope.” Podium presentation at the Medicine 2.0 Conference

[2013]

 Chung J, Bonaparte JP, Odell M, Corsten M. “The Effect of Topically Applied Tissue

Expanders on Radial Forearm Skin Pliability: A Prospective Self-Controlled Study.”

Podium presentation at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of

Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2013. Published in the Journal of Otolaryngology

- Head & Neck Surgery 2014; 43(1):8.

[2013]

 Chung J, Bonaparte JP, Corsten M. “Effect of Hand Dominance on Forearm Skin Pliability.”

Poster presentation at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of

Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

[2013]

 Bonaparte JP, Ellis D, Chung J. “The effect of probe to skin contact force on Cutometer

MPA 580 measurements.” Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology Apr 2013, Vol.

37, No. 3: 208–212

[2013]

 Hwang E, Chung J, MacCormick J, Bromwich M, Vaccani JP. “Success of supraglottoplasty

for severe laryngomalacia: The experience from Northeastern Ontario, Canada.” Int. J.

Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. 2013; 77(7)

[2013]

 Chung J, Gilbert S. “Intrathoracic Migration of Breast Implant After Thoracoscopic

Surgery.” CTSNet Clinical Cases (2011),

http://www.ctsnet.org/sections/clinicalresources/clinicalcases/article-30.html

[2011]

 Chung J, de Perrot M. “Pleural Effusion and Empyema Thoracis.” Chapter of Conn’s

Current Therapy 2010, 62nd edition

[2009]

 Yeung JC, Wagnetz D, Cypel M, Rubacha M, Chung J, Hwang D, Waddell TK, Liu M,

Keshavjee S. “Ex vivo Adenoviral Mediated IL-10 Gene Therapy (AdhIL-10) Improves

Lung Function With a Reduced Vector Associated Inflammatory Response.” Presentation at

the International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation 29th Annual Meeting and

Scientific Sessions in Paris, France

[2009]

 Chung J, Chung J, Chow A. “Computerizing Common Tools in the Rheumatology Practice.”

Poster presentation at Canadian Rheumatology Association Conference and Annual

Meeting, The Journal of Rheumatology 2009; 36(11):2592

[2009]

 Chung J, Grozea D, Nogami J. “Terbium Silicide Nanowires on Si(001).” Poster

presentation at Surface Science Canada Conference

[2006]

 Cui Y, Chung J, Grozea D, Nogami J. “Controlling the Width of Self Assembled Nanowires

on the Si(001) surface.” Poster presentation at Surface Science Canada Conference

[2006]

    University of Alberta Department of Surgery Clinical Research Grant [2015]

 Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada [2015]

 University of Ottawa Poliquin Award for Resident Research [2013]

 Sarah and Henry Scott Memorial Prize in Surgery, Queen’s University [2010]

 Ivan Smith Student Scholarship in Oncology, Queen’s University [2008]

 Canadian Rheumatology Association – Abbott Summer Studentship [2008]

 Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student

     Research Award (USRA) [2004 & 2005]

 University of Toronto Arbor Scholar [2002]

 University of Toronto Engineering scholarship and Dean’s Circle [2002]

 McElheran Annual Prize for musical performance [2002]

Jeffson Chung, MD received his medical degree from the School of Medicine at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.  He completed a residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at the University of Ottawa, and is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  Dr. Chung then went on to the University of Alberta, where he completed a fellowship in advanced training in head and neck oncologic surgery sponsored by the American Head & Neck Society.

 

Dr. Chung specialized in head and neck cancers, transoral robotic surgery, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and has expertise in microvascular free flap reconstructions.  He has research interests in survival and functional outcomes in cancer, the impact of technology on an otolaryngology practice, and the implementation of telemedicine in otolaryngology. 

Medical Specialties

• Cancer / Oncology
• Otolaryngology