M.D.
Medical Oncologist
2005, Diplomate, American Board of Oncology
2001, Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
1994-1998, M.D., Medicine, University of Tennessee at Memphis, Memphis, TN
1990-1993, B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology/Biochemistry, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
2002-2005, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
2001-2002, Chief Resident, Medicine, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
1999-2001, Resident, Medicine, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
1998-1999, Intern, Medicine, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
2020-present, Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
2005-2020, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
2004-2005, Fellow, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
2002-2004, Fellow, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
Vincent Chung, M.D., is a board-certified medical oncologist and a professor of medical oncology and therapeutics research at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, where he maintains both a clinical and research focus on pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Chung is a respected researcher and clinician who has been recognized for his excellence in oncology, earning a listing as one of “America’s top doctors” in 2013, according to Castle Connolly.
Dr. Chung serves as principal investigator on numerous clinical trials exploring emerging systemic therapies for advanced solid tumors, with a particular emphasis on immunotherapy options for managing inoperable pancreatic cancer. His work continues to contribute to the development of more effective, targeted treatments for patients with limited options.
After earning his medical degree at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, Dr. Chung completed his residency training at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, where he served as chief resident.