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Jonathan Hero Chung, MD

Jonathan H. Chung, MD is Vice Chair of Quality and Section Chief of Cardiopulmonary Imaging at the University of Chicago. Dr. Chung analyzes and interprets chest radiographs and CT scans for thoracic diseases. He also has an expertise in interstitial lung disease, occupational lung disease, nontuberculous mycobacterial pneumonia and diseases of the large and small airways.



Through his research, Dr. Chung is studying how imaging can play a more significant role in patients with chronic lung diseases, specifically, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, occupational lung disease and nontuberculous mycobacterial pneumonia. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles that have been published in scientific journals and five books that focus on chest diagnostics. His quality work has mainly leveraged the synergy of technology and quality improvement to enhance patient safety, optimize radiologist workflows, support ease of practice, and augment diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.



In addition to his clinical work and research efforts, Dr. Chung also dedicates himself to educating medical students, residents and fellows, performing numerous one-on-one teaching sessions and mentoring younger physicians. His devotion to education has been recognized several times, including when he received the Radiological Society of North America Honored Educator Award in 2013 and the Marc Tetalman Award in 2016.

ACR PET/CT Course
Reston, VA

2011

Philips Faculty Development Program
Boston, MA
- Association of University Radiologists
2011

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
- Fellow, Cardiopulmonary Imaging
2010

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
- Resident, Department of Radiology
2009

Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
- Transitional Year Intern
2005

Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Doctor of Medicine - Radiology
2004

Union College
Schenectady, NY
Bachelor of Arts - Economics / Biology Interdepartmental
2000

Evaluation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Outcomes by Race and Ethnicity in US Adults.
Evaluation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Outcomes by Race and Ethnicity in US Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 03 01; 6(3):e232427.
PMID: 36897590

Upper Lobe Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Atypical Location for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Upper Lobe Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Atypical Location for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2023 03; 20(3):470-472.
PMID: 36856714

Updated Imaging Classification of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
Updated Imaging Classification of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Radiol Clin North Am. 2022 Nov; 60(6):901-913.
PMID: 36202477

Early-stage COVID-19 pandemic observations on pulmonary embolism using nationwide multi-institutional data harvesting.
Early-stage COVID-19 pandemic observations on pulmonary embolism using nationwide multi-institutional data harvesting. NPJ Digit Med. 2022 Aug 19; 5(1):120.
PMID: 35986059

A Case for Academic Teleradiology.
A Case for Academic Teleradiology. J Am Coll Radiol. 2022 10; 19(10):1177-1179.
PMID: 35985634

Clinical significance of pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease: A consensus statement from the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute's innovative drug development initiative-Group 3 pulmonary hypertension.
Clinical significance of pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease: A consensus statement from the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute's innovative drug development initiative-Group 3 pulmonary hypertension. Pulm Circ. 2022 Jul; 12(3):e12127.
PMID: 36016668

Integration and Application of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
Integration and Application of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Chest. 2022 09; 162(3):614-629.
PMID: 35738345

Deep Learning-Based Digitally Reconstructed Tomography of the Chest in the Evaluation of Solitary Pulmonary Nodules: A Feasibility Study.
Deep Learning-Based Digitally Reconstructed Tomography of the Chest in the Evaluation of Solitary Pulmonary Nodules: A Feasibility Study. Acad Radiol. 2022 Jun 09.
PMID: 35690536

Mortality Risk From COVID-19 Among Unvaccinated Subjects With Autoimmune Phenotypes of Interstitial Lung Disease.
Mortality Risk From COVID-19 Among Unvaccinated Subjects With Autoimmune Phenotypes of Interstitial Lung Disease. Cureus. 2022 Apr; 14(4):e23808.
PMID: 35530871

Radiologic Classification of Black Lung: Time for a New Gold Standard?
Radiologic Classification of Black Lung: Time for a New Gold Standard? Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2022 04; 19(4):701-702.
PMID: 35030054

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Certificate of Merit
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2018

Certificate of Merit
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2018

Certificate of Merit
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2018

Invited for Radiographics
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2017

Marc Tetalman Award
Radiology Department, University of Chicago
2016

Editor’s Recognition Award for Distinction in Reviewing
Journal of Thoracic Imaging
2015

Certificate of Merit
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2014

Editor’s Recognition Award (with Special Distinction)
Radiology
2014

Editor’s Recognition Award for Distinction in Reviewing
Journal of Thoracic Imaging
2014

RSNA Honored Educator Award
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2013

Certificate of Merit
Society of Thoracic Radiology (STR)
2012

Certificate of Merit
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2012

Excellence in Design Award
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2011

Invited for publication in Radiographics
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2011

Cum Laude for excellence in content
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2011

Editor’s Recognition Award for Distinction in Reviewing
Journal of Thoracic Imaging
2011

Herbert M. Stauffer Award for Best Education Paper for outstanding manuscript published
Association of University Radiologists (AUR)
2010

Gold Award for best educational exhibit at the annual American Roentgen Ray Society
American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
2010

Certificate of Merit for educational exhibit at the annual American Roentgen Ray Society
American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
2010

Certificate of Merit for educational exhibit at the annual American Roentgen Ray Society
American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
2010

Certificate of Merit for excellence in content
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2010

Cum Laude for excellence in content
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2010

Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2009

Certificate of Merit for excellence in content
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2009

Certificate of Merit for excellence in content
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2009

First place, Case of the Day competition
Society of Thoracic Radiology (STR)
2008

Finalist, Siemens Outstanding Academic Research (SOAR) Award
Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)
2008

Certificate of Merit for excellence in content
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2008

Cardiothoracic Radiology Resident of the Year
University of Washington
2006

Missouri State Medical Association Award
Washington University School of Medicine
2004

Alpha Omega Alpha
Washington University School of Medicine
2004

Phi Beta Kappa
Union College
2000

Summa Cum Laude
Union College
2000

Class Valedictorian
Union College
2000