Russell Ching

MD

Cardiologist

Dr. Russell Ching is a cardiologist who strives to advocate for his patients within the health care system. Endeavoring to bring compassion into a technology-oriented setting, he practices a style of care based on trust.

Ching earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center and a cardiology fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center. He practiced cardiology in Southern California for 30 years before joining UCSF in 2013.

Ching has a strong interest in global health care and has participated in medical missions in developing countries. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology.

  • Education

    Rosalind Franklin University, MD, 1979

  • Residencies

    LAC-USC Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1982

  • Fellowships

    California Pacific Medical Center, Cardiology, 1984

  • Board Certifications

    Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    422 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 18, 2024
    Excellent and thorough session. Appreciate how in depth he is in reviewing my health related issues.
    Dec 07, 2024
    Dr. Ching is the best.
    Dec 05, 2024
    I gave a rating of 5 on this survey and it should have been a 10! Great experience!
    Dec 05, 2024
    I would always recommend ucfs because they have the best doctors in the whole of the United States
    Dec 04, 2024
    My second visit with Dr. Ching was as terrific as the first one. Human, thoughtful, listens, practical
    Nov 26, 2024
    Excellent
    Nov 23, 2024
    Dr. Ching used the right balance of listening, providing medical information, explaining tests and what they will help determine, and potential goals for improving or maintaining my cardio health.
    Nov 16, 2024
    Dr. Ching is THE BEST. It's always a pleasure to see him.
    Nov 10, 2024
    Dr Ching is a very good doctor. He listens to concerns, explains thoroughly and arranges appropriate tests
    Oct 14, 2024
    Dr. Ching is always friendly and concerned with my health needs. He follows through well. Best doctor I.ve ever had.
    Oct 13, 2024
    Dr. Ching should get double pay!
    Oct 07, 2024
    Changing my healthcare to UCSF is a game changer! You all are amazing!
    Oct 05, 2024
    Dr. Russell Ching is great!
    Sep 29, 2024
    If doctor Ching was also a primary care doctor, I'd switch to him instantly based on his clear expertise, caring and engagement. He's real-time, present and not just rushing along to get along. He doesn't show dismissiveness when you have concerns. And he also holds you responsible to do your part to help improve and sustain your health. Very refreshing.
    Sep 29, 2024
    I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Ching! He takes the time to listen, provides thoughtful guidance, and I don't ever feel rushed.
    Sep 12, 2024
    Dr. Ching was thorough, patient, friendly, funny, and informative. He was great!
    Sep 11, 2024
    I'm glad my primary doctor "gave up" on trying to sole my blood pressure problem as Dr. Ching was knowledgeable and helpful on his first try.
    Sep 07, 2024
    What a great experience. I felt both the staff and Dr. Ching did a terrific job on every element of my visit. I really appreciate dr Ching's manner of communicating. Thoughtful, thorough, and patient.
    Aug 28, 2024
    Dr Ching is excellent!
    Aug 23, 2024
    The provider clarifies concerns I have which others are unable to: they're reassuring, while validating my health concerns and always has a new tip to try to manage my conditions.
    Aug 20, 2024
    What a great experience meeting with Dr. Russell Ching. He is very personable and caring. He listens to my every concern and explains any of my health Issues In terminology that I can understand. I always leave the Tele-Health Visit feeling very well-informed and grateful that I am able to Interface with a Cardiologist I hold in highest regard.
    Aug 19, 2024
    Dr Ching's an outstanding listener.
    Aug 11, 2024
    Very good cardiologist and very decent and understanding the patient
    Aug 11, 2024
    Overall I rate Dr Ching as an excellent cardiologiest. He listened carefully. He thoroughly answered my many questions. We discussed some very technical things and he responded clearly, and is obviously very up to date with his field.
    Aug 05, 2024
    I thought he was helpful, human, actually laughed and helped me do so, gave me permission and hope, did pause to define a word he used that was technical and not understood by me.
    Jun 15, 2024
    I am very happy to have Dr. Ching as my cardiologist.
    Jun 09, 2024
    Dr. Ching is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and put me at ease.
    Jun 03, 2024
    Dr Ching best doc visit I ever had
    May 30, 2024
    Knowledgeable, professional, and empathetic during the entire visit
    May 12, 2024
    Dr. Ching was understanding and knowledgeable
    May 03, 2024
    Dr. Ching has taken excellent care of me for several years. He is very knowledgeable very patient and takes all the time I need to understand my treatment/medical issues
    Apr 28, 2024
    Good
    Apr 25, 2024
    Dr Ching is the best!!!!
    Apr 25, 2024
    Dr Russ Ching makes you feel like you are the only person in the world when you meet with him, and he is curious, smart, kind, and funny all during the appointment. He is absolutely terrific as a Cardiologist, and he is at least as good as a caring, compassionate, interested and interesting person. Highly recommended!
    Apr 18, 2024
    Love Seeing Dr Ching
    Apr 08, 2024
    Dr. Ching always acts like I'm his only patient and is very focused on the present moment.
    Apr 06, 2024
    Give Dr. Ching a raise! Excellent doctor.
    Apr 01, 2024
    Excellent experience!
    Mar 21, 2024
    Fabulous physician!
    Mar 20, 2024
    Didn't provide perspective on the problem or seem to care.
    Mar 18, 2024
    I deeply appreciated Dr. Ching taking the time to fully understand my history and symptoms. I felt listened to and so much more confident and at ease about my condition and treatment options than I had prior to the visit.
    Mar 13, 2024
    I love working with Dr. Ching
    Mar 11, 2024
    My first visit with Dr. Ching was a super positive experience. He took the time to understand my health concern, outlined the potential causes for my Issue, and laid out options for us to further diagnose. He took the time for me to ask my follow-up questions and never made it feel like I was getting rushed out for the next patient. 10/10 experience.
    Mar 10, 2024
    Russell listened, to my concerns, discussed my conditions and recommended course of action unitil my next appointment.
    Mar 06, 2024
    My only concern is the after visit summary; it is written in such technical terms it was difficult to understand.
    Jan 01, 2024
    The DR was very informative and listen to concerns.. The ONLY issue was internet connection, There was a delay and felt like was was over talking him, not meaning to though.
    Dec 29, 2023
    Felt reassured with care given
    Dec 28, 2023
    A caring professional
    Dec 06, 2023
    Very thoughtful and helpful and spent a lot of time with me.
    Oct 20, 2023
    Dr. Ching is amazing. He listens well, he is supportive, he understands the patient's needs. I so much appreciate his perspective and his advice and care. He is simply the best. Thank you Dr. Ching!
    Sep 21, 2023
    The doctor is very kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. I really appreciate him and the whole team at UCSF for their collaboration. It means a lot to me. UCSF provides the best care in the Bay Area. Thank you.
    Sep 21, 2023
    I really liked Dr. Ching and he was very thoughtful and thorough.
    Sep 16, 2023
    Excellent physician and listener! My only (humorous) hesitation in recommending him might be that I do npt want him to have so many patients that I would not be able to get in again to see him myself. ;-)
    Sep 16, 2023
    Dr. Ching was very knowledgeable, attentive, and engaging. He explained everything thoroughly and answered all questions.
    Sep 12, 2023
    Provider was very thorough and provided answers to my satisfaction
    Sep 04, 2023
    I'm sure, I got one of the best Doctor's! That makes me very happy!
    Aug 30, 2023
    Professional and courteous.
    Aug 27, 2023
    Dr. Ching provides the highest quality care and he is very thorough in that he answers all of my questions/ concerns.
    Aug 26, 2023
    Dr Ching is an excellent doctor.
    Jul 29, 2023
    Dr Ching is a very good doctor
    Jul 14, 2023
    Dr Ching was very thorough and explained everything well
    Jul 13, 2023
    My experience with Dr. Ching was excellent. He was very thorough and asking many questions. He gave great suggestions to use in everyday life to feel better and be healthier. I learned some new things. What I appreciated most, he made me feel relaxed and not rushed. I would 100% recommend Dr. Ching and the UCSF team.
    Jul 09, 2023
    Dr. Chiung s one of the most detailed and helpful Doctors I have encountered at UCSF. He is clear, proactive and caring..
    Jul 06, 2023
    Very impressed and deeply appreciated the professionalism.
    Jul 02, 2023
    Dr. Ching has been my cardiologist for close to 2 decades. He is a great Dr and a fantastic human being.
    Jun 25, 2023
    Dr Ching is an excellent cardiologist, very helpful and informative.
    Jun 16, 2023
    A very good overall office visit
    Jun 10, 2023
    Dr Ching was great! He listened caret, asked appropriate questions and answered my questions thoughtfully.
    Jun 08, 2023
    Dr Ching is one of the best
    Jun 05, 2023
    Dr. Russell Ching was a pleasure to be engaged with regarding my cardiology issues. He felt human (humor and engaging) as we interacted. Best of all, he gave me the time needed to fully discuss and go over my medical/heart concerns.
    Jun 03, 2023
    Dr. Ching was excellent
    May 23, 2023
    This visit was not the stress test that I was expecting it to be. That was disappointing. The visit itself, being more of an "in-take" visit, was god though. The doctor was very helpful and helped with both questions and information that I needed to start down a path of treatment.
    May 18, 2023
    Felt that Dr. Ching took time and listened to my concerns.
    May 18, 2023
    I have referred the excellent Dr. Ching to 2 others. The lead time for new patients is a problem for my friends, both of whom had to go to ER for heart-related symptoms.Get more doctors so you have more availability.
    May 12, 2023
    Dr. Ching is a gem and a Renaissance man. Very knowledgeable and a good listener.
    May 08, 2023
    Fabulous. I have never worked with a physician whom I felt understands me as much. This was great. Great rapport.
    Apr 29, 2023
    Dr. Ching has been taking care of me for years. He is terrific. If I need him he and/or Heather(NP) they get back to me promptly.Dr. Ching is very patient and a great cardiologist.
    Apr 28, 2023
    Overall always excellent!!!
    Apr 15, 2023
    It is always a good experience because this care provider has the time and kindness to talk to you, explain clearly, and listen to you. Always a good experience because this care provider takes the time to explain, listen to you, offer suggestion.and makes you feel like a person.
    Apr 13, 2023
    Very excellent!
    Apr 11, 2023
    Once again he is the best.
    Apr 07, 2023
    Important visit and the best care anyone could ask for!
    Apr 07, 2023
    Both Dr Ching and his Fellow that saw me before I saw Dr. Ching were wonderful . I knew I was being treated by the best specialists in the country!
    Apr 07, 2023
    Dr Ching is a great listener
    Mar 18, 2023
    I was impressed with the quality of this visit
    Feb 26, 2023
    Dr. Ching is a wonderful Cardiologist as he is very thorough and explains exactly what my issue(s) are and he is very helpful to provide health options that would only improve my health, eg: diet alternatives (foods that are less fatty, less sugar, etc.). I appreciate Dr. Ching In that he answers all of my questions/ concerns related to my cardiac issue(s). I am very pleased with the medication he prescribed and it is working well for me.

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