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Eric Chung, DO

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery
Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: acid reflux (GERD), robotic surgery, obesity, and more.
200 Fairview Park Drive Building 4
Dublin, GA 31021

Eric Chung, DO is a bariatric surgeon in Dublin, GA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Eric Chung, DO is affiliated with HCA South Atlantic, DUBLIN MULTISPECIALTY LLC and Fairview Park Hospital.

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Office Locations

200 Fairview Park Drive Building 4
Dublin, GA 31021
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Some issues Eric Chung, DO can help you with:

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

  • Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
  • Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
  • Suppresses appetite
  • Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
  • Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News 

“Dr. Wendell Pahls of Little Rock, and Eric Chung and Dr. Aubrey Ziegler of Fort Smith, all of Baptist Health Dr. Wendell Pahls has been named medical director of emergency and transfer services at...”—"Huse Named VP at Health Network (Movers & Shakers)", Arkansas Business, November 2020
“Dr. Wendell Pahls of Little Rock, and Eric Chung and Dr. Aubrey Ziegler of Fort Smith, all of Baptist Health () Dr. Wendell Pahls has been named medical director of emergency and transfer services...”—"Huse Named VP at Health Network (Movers & Shakers)", Arkansas Business, November 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Eric Chung, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic upper endoscopy
EGD with biopsy
EGD with lesion removal
endoscopy
inpatient hospital care
therapeutic upper endoscopy
upper endoscopy

In 2023, Eric Chung, DO performed more diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), therapeutic upper endoscopy, and upper endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Chung, DO treated as a bariatric surgeon in Dublin, GA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Chung, DO for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures 29
minimally invasive procedures 29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO.

Gender
Male 13
Female 27
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 28
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 11
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eric Chung, DO treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Chung, DO treated as a bariatric surgeon in Dublin, GA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Chung, DO for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures 45
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44
minimally invasive procedures 45

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO.

Gender
Male 40
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 65
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eric Chung, DO treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 37
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Chung, DO treated as a bariatric surgeon in Dublin, GA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Chung, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 64
hospital care 242
inpatient care 242

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO.

Gender
Male 79
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 128
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 22
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eric Chung, DO treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 50
Dementia 27
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Chung, DO treated as a bariatric surgeon in Dublin, GA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Chung, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 42
hospital care 123
inpatient care 123

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO.

Gender
Male 48
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 81
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eric Chung, DO treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 39
Dementia 10
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Eric Chung, DO treated as a bariatric surgeon in Dublin, GA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Chung, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 31
gastrointestinal procedures 12
hospital care 102
inpatient care 102
minimally invasive procedures 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO.

Gender
Male 50
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 14
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eric Chung, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 47
Dementia 21
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Eric Chung, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Eric Chung, DO treated as a bariatric surgeon in Dublin, GA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 45
gastrointestinal procedures 28
hospital care 127
inpatient care 127
minimally invasive procedures 28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO.

Gender
Male 46
Female 52
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 74
Native American / Alaskan Native 4
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 27
85 and over 7
Less than 65 12
65 to 74 36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric Chung, DO From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eric Chung, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Cancer 12
Dementia 11

Education & Training

Eric Chung, DO graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Eric Chung, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA South Atlantic
DUBLIN MULTISPECIALTY LLC
Fairview Park Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Eric Chung, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $1,491
$1,491
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $1,139 Da Vinci Surgical System
$1,139
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $718 GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement
$718
Ethicon US, LLC $283 LINX Reflux Management System
$255 		Echelon Flex
$28
Becton, Dickinson and Company $22 Phasix Mesh
$22
Other $52 Titan SGS
$20 		Wegovy
$18 		EsophyX
$14
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $2,427
Food and Beverage $1,261
Gift $16

Biography

Dr. Eric Chung is a physician who specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and heller myotomy. Dr. Chung attended Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with HCA South Atlantic.

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