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David Chong
Chief, Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep at St. Barnabas Health Network
David Chong is the Division Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at St. Barnabas Health System, affiliated with the CUNY School of Medicine.34 He is an experienced medical professional with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and healthcare industry.3
Professional Background
Dr. Chong's expertise includes:
- Pulmonary medicine
- Critical care
- Epidemiology
- Medical education
- Sepsis management
- Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS)
- International health1
He holds the position of Professor of Medicine at the CUNY School of Medicine.1
Education and Training
Dr. Chong completed his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia.1
Current Role
As the Division Chief, Dr. Chong leads the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine department at St. Barnabas Hospital.12 His responsibilities include:
- Overseeing clinical services for a wide range of pulmonary diseases
- Managing critical care services
- Supervising medical education programs
- Focusing on improving patient care and outcomes, particularly in areas with high incidence of respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD2
Dr. Chong has been in his current role at CUNY School of Medicine for over two years.5 His leadership and expertise contribute significantly to addressing the pulmonary health needs of the Bronx community, which has some of the highest rates of respiratory conditions in New York City.2
