Bio
Benjamin I. Chung, MD is a Urologic Oncologist specializing in the treatment of prostate and kidney cancer. As Director of Robotic Surgery, he has one of the largest surgical experiences in robotic prostatectomy and robotic kidney surgeries in the Bay Area and his excellent outcomes have resulted in his election to Castle Connolly Top Doctors and Best Doctors in San Francisco.
Dr. Chung's research focuses upon improving outcomes of surgical management of urologic cancers and in better understanding the causative factors in the formation of these malignancies to allow for future preventative action.
Clinical Focus
- Cancer > Urologic Oncology
- Prostate Cancer - Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Cancer - Urologic Oncology
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
- Robotics
- Single Port Laparoscopy
- Nerve Sparing Radical Prostatectomy
- Adrenal Cancer
- Urology
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures
- Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
Academic Appointments
Administrative Appointments
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Director, Robotic Surgery (2009 - Present)
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Executive Committee Member, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2015 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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Best Doctors, San Francisco Magazine (2015-present)
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Best Doctors, Castle Connolly (2013-present)
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Recognition, Who's Who in America (2007-present)
Professional Education
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Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Fellowships (2006) OH
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M.S., Stanford University, Epidemiology (2014)
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Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2001) MA
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Residency: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (2005) MA
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Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital (2000) MA
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Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology (2008)
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Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery (2006)
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Medical Education: Jefferson Medical College (1999) PA
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Residency, Lahey Clinic, Urology (2005)
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Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgery (2001)
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Internship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgery (2000)
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M.D., Jefferson Medical College, Medicine (1999)
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B.A., Amherst College, Classics (1995)