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Dr. Chung is a member of the Katz Institute for Women's Health. A highly distinguished Associate Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Doreen E. Chung, MD, FRCSC is board- certified expert in both Urology and Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (URPS). Dr… Dr. Chung is a member of the Katz Institute for Women's Health. A highly distinguished Associate Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Doreen E. Chung, MD, FRCSC is board- certified expert in both Urology and Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (URPS). Dr Chung has an extensive specialization in urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, neuro urology,overactive bladder, and voiding dysfunction. As a renowned leader in her field, Dr. Chung is adept in various surgical techniques for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence, including robotic, vaginal, and open approaches, as well as fascial slings. Her practice also includes advanced procedures for overactive bladder and genitourinary reconstruction, such as sacral neuromodulation and urinary diversion. Dr. Chung completed her medical education and residency in Urology at the University of Toronto, followed by a prestigious fellowship in Female Urology, Voiding Dysfunction, and Reconstructive Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. After her fellowship, she served on the faculty at the University of Chicago and Columbia University before joining Northwell Health in 2025. Her contributions to the field have been recognized by numerous awards, including the Castle Connolly and New York Magazine Best Doctors award since 2019, and New York Magazine's Exceptional Women in Medicine Award. She is instrumental in establishing and updating clinical guidelines and has had significant involvement with the American Urological Association, notably helping to develop their Overactive Bladder Guidelines. Dr. Chung is an avid researcher with over 40 peer-reviewed publications and is actively engaged in outcomes research focusing on areas such as the impact of diabetes on bladder function and the efficacy of sling procedures. She is also involved in investigating utilizing social media for patient education and investigates outcomes of botulinum toxin injections for bladder treatments. Read more