Melissa H. Chung, MD

Dr. Melissa Chung is an Assistant Clinical Professor within the Division of Clinical Nutrition. She is board-certified in both internal medicine and obesity medicine.

Dr. Chung's practice focuses on obesity, weight management, obesity-related chronic diseases, and general nutrition. Her goal is to develop meaningful patient-physician relationships centered on guiding patients towards living a healthy and fulfilling life. She works closely with patients to help achieve their weight and nutrition goals. Prior to this, Dr. Chung also worked as a primary care physician for several years at UCLA Health.

Dr. Chung graduated with majors in Molecular Cell Biology and Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. She earned her medical degree from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and completed her internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. 

Dr. Chung is a Los Angeles native. Her interests include dancing, live music, nature, and exploring new restaurants. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog.