Biography

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Dr. Joseph Chung is the Chief of Service of the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat at Queen Mary Hospital, alongside his role as Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Hong Kong. With a specialist qualification in otorhinolaryngology obtained in 2011, Dr. Chung has further sub-specialized in the fields of head and neck surgery and sleep apnea surgery. He has pursued extensive overseas training programs at renowned institutions including the University of California San Francisco, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Singapore General Hospital, and China Medical University Hospital in Taichung, focusing on areas such as head and neck oncology and microvascular surgery.

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Dr. Chung's clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of specialties which are head and neck cancer resection with flap reconstruction, endoscopic skull base tumor surgery, transoral robotic surgery, and multi-level sleep surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. He has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive research and academic endeavors, with over 20 papers published in peer-reviewed journals and more than 40 presentations delivered at local and international conferences focusing on head and neck and sleep surgery.

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In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Chung plays a pivotal role in various professional societies and organizations. He currently serves as President of the Hong Kong Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Vice President of the Hong Kong Society of Sleep Medicine, Honorary Treasurer of the Hong Kong Head & Neck Society, and Council Member of the Hong Kong Society of Robotic Surgery. Dr. Chung's commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through his memberships in the Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery boards of the Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists, underscoring his dedication to advancing the field of ENT surgery.