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Dr. Clara K Chung, MD, MPH

Allergy & Immunology, Immunology
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists - Hoover 254 Inverness Center Dr, Hoover, AL 35242
(205) 943-1197

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

TeleMedicine Provider | Open NowDr. Clara Chung has called Birmingham her home since 1989. A native of Kansas, she holds degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS), the University of Kansas School of Medicine (MD), and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (MPH—Maternal and Child Health). She completed her medical Internship in Pediatrics at Emory University and both a Residency in Pediatrics and a 3-year Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at UAB. Her training certifies her to treat allergies and asthma in both adults and children. Dr. Chung met Dr. Smith during their fellowship training together at UAB and The Children’s Hospital of Alabama.Dr. Chung previously served as the president of the Alabama Society of Allergy and Immunology. She is a diplomate of The American Board of Pediatrics and The American Board of Allergy and Immunology, making her Board Certified to treat children and adults for allergy, asthma, and immunologic problems. She loves caring for the family unit and educating children and adults about their allergies, asthma and other respiratory issues, allergic or contact skin conditions, and recurrent infections or immunologic issues. She aims to enable long-term respiratory health and improved quality of life in all of her patients. Outside of work, Dr. Chung and her husband enjoy spending time with their two daughters and helping them to pursue their own dreams.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Emory Healthcare

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Kansas School Of Medicine - 1989

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists - Hoover
254 Inverness Center Dr, Hoover, AL 35242
Mon:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:Closed
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri:Closed
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Allergy & Immunology
Immunology

Conditions Addressed

Chronic Sinusitis
Contact Dermatitis
Bronchial Asthma
Asthma
Eczema
Nasal Polyps
Insect Sting Allergy
Influenza
Hives
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Food Allergy
Eye Allergies
Esophagitis
Eczema
Urticaria
Chronic Bronchitis
Otitis Media
Angioedema (Allergic Swelling)
Anaphylaxis (Severe Life Threatening Allergic Reactions)
Allergic Rhinitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Bronchitis
Skin Rash
Chronic Cough
Oral Allergy Syndrome
Vocal cord disorders
Alpha-Gal Allergy
Runny Nose

Procedures Performed

COVID-19 Testing
Patch Testing
Penicillin allergy testing
Venom Testing
Oral Food Challenges

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Tricare
All Savers Insurance
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Gilsbar 360 Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Viva Health Plan
Medicare
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare

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Rehabilitation 17
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Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7