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Sharon A. Chung, MD

RheumatologyDirector, Vasculitis Clinic
Rheumatology Parnassus
415-353-2497
Portrait of Sharon A. Chung
Portrait of Sharon A. Chung
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Sharon A. Chung, MD

RheumatologyDirector, Vasculitis Clinic
Rheumatology Parnassus
415-353-2497

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About me

Dr. Sharon Chung, a rheumatologist, is director of the UCSF Vasculitis Clinic. She specializes in autoimmune diseases, particularly systemic vasculitides, a group of rare autoimmune disorders that affect multiple organ systems and involve blood vessel inflammation.

In her research, Chung studies genetic factors associated with the development and progression of vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases.

Chung earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She completed a fellowship in rheumatology and earned a master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF.

Before coming to work at UCSF, Chung gained expertise caring for patients at the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research at Cleveland Clinic.

Chung received the American College of Rheumatology’s Distinguished Fellow Award in 2007.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Rheumatology, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Internship

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital MSO

Degree

  • MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Locations

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    58 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 17, 2025

      All outstanding!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 17, 2025

      Dr Chung is great!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 8, 2025

      I do not have any complaints. And I really appreciate her doing the video visits when possible.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 28, 2025

      I felt feeling so much more confident and knowledgeable about my condition, prognosis and next steps

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 27, 2025

      Outstanding.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 25, 2025

      There should be a selection for EXCELLENT for Sharon Chung

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