Jonathan H. Chung, MD, is an expert cardiothoracic radiologist, specializing in the interpretation of chest radiographs and CT examinations, with particular expertise in interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, occupational lung disease, nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease, and disorders of the large and small airways.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Chung is an active researcher. His work focuses on expanding the role of imaging in the diagnosis, characterization and management of chronic lung disease. His work particularly emphasizes interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, including the imaging manifestations of usual interstitial pneumonia, early and preclinical interstitial lung abnormalities, occupational lung disease and nontuberculous mycobacterial infection. Increasingly, his research explores the use of artificial intelligence, quantitative imaging and imaging biomarkers to identify disease earlier, improve diagnostic accuracy, and translate imaging findings into clinically meaningful information. He has authored more than 215 peer-reviewed publications and 7 books devoted to thoracic imaging and diagnosis.
As Vice Chair of Quality and Clinical Innovation, Dr. Chung leads efforts to improve the delivery of radiologic care through the integration of technology, artificial intelligence and quality improvement. His work focuses on enhancing patient safety and diagnostic accuracy, optimizing radiologist workflows and productivity, reducing unnecessary imaging, and developing practical approaches that make advanced imaging and decision-support tools easier to incorporate into clinical practice.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Chung teaches medical students, residents, fellows and practicing physicians and has mentored numerous trainees and junior faculty. His contributions to education have been recognized with several honors, including the Radiological Society of North America Honored Educator Award and the University of Chicago Marc Tetalman Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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
Misleading Model: Why the 5% Cancer Risk from Computed Tomography Scans Is Overstated.
Misleading Model: Why the 5% Cancer Risk from Computed Tomography Scans Is Overstated. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2025 Nov; 211(11):1999-2000.
PMID: 40737531
Clinical Implementation of Inspiratory-Expiratory Chest CT: Defining Quality Criteria for Diagnostic Quality and Detection of Concurrent FEV1 Decline following Lung Transplantation.
Clinical Implementation of Inspiratory-Expiratory Chest CT: Defining Quality Criteria for Diagnostic Quality and Detection of Concurrent FEV1 Decline following Lung Transplantation. Radiol Cardiothorac Imaging. 2025 Oct; 7(5):e240468.
PMID: 40932379
Quantitative Computed Tomography Measures of Lung Fibrosis and Outcomes in the National Lung Screening Trial.
Quantitative Computed Tomography Measures of Lung Fibrosis and Outcomes in the National Lung Screening Trial. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2025 Sep; 22(9):1314-1320.
PMID: 40208581
What role does artificial intelligence-driven quantitative analysis of chest computed tomography play in providing pulmonary function for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients undergoing pirfenidone treatment?
What role does artificial intelligence-driven quantitative analysis of chest computed tomography play in providing pulmonary function for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients undergoing pirfenidone treatment? Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2025 Aug 01; 15(8):6604-6615.
PMID: 40785882
Current State of Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease Imaging.
Current State of Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease Imaging. Radiology. 2025 Jul; 316(1):e242531.
PMID: 40590695
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Chronic Dyspnea-Noncardiovascular Origin: 2024 Update.
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Chronic Dyspnea-Noncardiovascular Origin: 2024 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 May; 22(5S):S163-S176.
PMID: 40409875
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Acute Respiratory Illness in Immunocompetent Patients: 2024 Update.
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Acute Respiratory Illness in Immunocompetent Patients: 2024 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 May; 22(5S):S14-S35.
PMID: 40409874
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Lung Cancer-Surveillance After Therapy.
ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Lung Cancer-Surveillance After Therapy. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 May; 22(5S):S319-S342.
PMID: 40409885
Preoperative Chest CT Myosteatosis Indicates Worse Postoperative Survival in Stage 0-IIB Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Preoperative Chest CT Myosteatosis Indicates Worse Postoperative Survival in Stage 0-IIB Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Radiology. 2025 Feb; 314(2):e240282.
PMID: 39932411
Optimizing prone CT use for suspected interstitial lung abnormalities.
Optimizing prone CT use for suspected interstitial lung abnormalities. Eur Radiol. 2025 Jun; 35(6):3021-3029.
PMID: 39694885
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