
Dr. Sammy T Hung MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
27001 Calaroga Ave Suite 2 Hayward CA, 94545About
Dr. Sammy Hung practices Pulmonology in Hayward, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hung manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1976
University of California 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Nearest Hospitals
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27200 CALAROGA AVE HAYWARD CA 94545EDEN MEDICAL CENTERl
20103 LAKE CHABOT ROAD CASTRO VALLEY CA 94546SAN LEANDRO HOSPITALl
13855 E 14TH STREET SAN LEANDRO CA 94578