Paul Chung, MD
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Men’s Health Program
Director, Reconstructive Urology and Jefferson Urology Alumni Association
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Paul Chung, MD
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Men’s Health Program
Director, Reconstructive Urology and Jefferson Urology Alumni Association
Education
Medical School
Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA - 2011
Residency
Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
General Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Fellowship
Genitourinary & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Clinical Research Training Program, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Most Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Evaluating treatment pathways for Peyronie’s disease utilizing the TriNetX research registry
- Addressing the need for preclinical study of penile prosthesis infection: a new animal model and narrative review
- Androgens and Urethral Health: How Hypogonadism Affects Postoperative Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Artificial Urinary Sphincter or Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Placement
- Evaluating the management trends for priapism and assessing the risk of priapism after in-office intracavernosal injections: a cross-sectional analysis
- Genital cutaneous necrosis: a delayed sequela of intraperitoneal Mitomycin-c
Hospital Appointment
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Awards & Honors
- 2007 National Institutes of Health, National Health Lung and Blood Institute Extramural Training Award
- 2009 National Institutes of Health, Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) Fellowship Award
- 2010 Thomas Jefferson University Chapter Sigma Xi Research Day Award
- 2014 American Urologic Association, Annual Meeting Award-Winning Videos: The Best of the Best, Third Prize
- 2016 American Urologic Association, Annual Meeting Award-Winning Videos: Best of Category
- 2017 American Urologic Association, Annual Meeting Award-Winning Videos: Best of Category
Professional & Scientific Societies
National/International Societies:
- American Urological Association
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons
- Sexual Medicine Society of North America
- International Society for Sexual Medicine
- Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons
Local Societies:
- Philadelphia Urologic Society
- Mid-Atlantic American Urological Association
Research & Clinical Interests
Dr. Chung is devoted to the repair of urethral strictures, male incontinence, erectile dysfunction, prosthetic revision, rectourethral fistulas, prostate cancer treatment complications, penile abnormalities, hypospadias, Peyronie’s disease, buried penis, extramammary Paget disease, urological trauma, gender confirming surgery complications, and robotic/open urinary tract reconstruction. He is involved in clinical studies to improve outcomes and quality of life for his patients and the development of new technology to improve patient care.
He is also dedicated to the training and mentoring of medical students and residents interested in pursuing careers in urology.