Kalvin C H Lung, MD

Kalvin C H Lung, MD

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Thoracic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine - 2013
Residency:
University of Western Ontario London Health Sciences - 2018
Fellowships:
University of Toronto - 2020

Languages Spoken

  • Cantonese

Board Certifications

  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada* - Surgery (Certified)
  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada* - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

171 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 25, 2022

5.0

Great doctor I have faith in him Compassionate and caring

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Should wait till after surgery to answer this

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Good communicator & listener

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Muy profesional y excelente cuidado de sus pacientes.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Smart Kind Empathic Sweet

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He was very personable . He told me what to expect every step of the way . He was kind to my son with all his question . It was a overall good experience .

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Seemed very knowledgeable of what he was doing. Very easy to talk to.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Lung has been thorough on his findings and recommendations for treatment.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Wonderful caring Doctor I highly recommend him to all

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July 23, 2022

5.0

He takes the time to discuss your condition and is happy to answer all your questions.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

My friend who drove me and was also a medical advocate, and I appreciated Dr Lung's patience and the time spent in responding to our questions and his clear explanations. There was a lot of information to be shared which was involved to ingest and process.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Cause he seems like a good doctor

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Surpasses my expectations every time.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He took so much time to explain in great detail my situation with patience, compassion and empathy.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

he rocks!!! i trust him. he answers questions- hand not on the doorknob.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Lung spent time explaining my condition and options in extreme detail. He took time to listen to my questions and concerns. He helped guide me to understanding and deciding on the course of treatment.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Explained condition, gave options, friendly

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June 28, 2022

5.0

He is the best! Wonderful bedside manners, does not rush through your exam and makes sure you are comfortable with everything going on

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June 24, 2022

5.0

His medical knowledge and bedside manner.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lung treated me promptly and with great care. I am forever grateful! I feel truly blessed.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

5 star doctor!

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Clear explanations, comforting. Confident but not cocky

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He is thorough and explains everything.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

He explains things thoroughly and is patient with questions. He checked on me twice after surgery. No complaints!

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May 21, 2022

5.0

I enjoyed meeting and talking with Dr. Lung. He explained my condition in terms I could readily understand.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

These are critical qualities for any physician to have. Dr. Lung listens and responds. His explanations are thorough and clear.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Lung is totally committed to his patients

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Professional, explains everything, patient, thorough, caring

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Explain v clearly

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lung is very through, explaining what he feels is the best treatment options. Always answers any questions and concerns. I never leave his office feeling any uncertainty. Great Dr.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

He's excellent big time

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Lung is excellent

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Felt like I was in good hands from the get go

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March 25, 2022

5.0

His good personality and communication skills.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Very caring doctor and knows his specialty very good. And ready always to explain everything.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Great Talent!

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March 22, 2022

5.0

He was distinctive on my results

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lung is very knowledgeable in his field. He demonstrates professionalism and care while presenting the facts of your case. He takes time to explain carefully what the test reveal and presents treatment options. I felt very comfortable and well informed.

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lung took the time to answer my questions.Was very thorough in his explanations and made me feel that I was in good hands.

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March 08, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable, and answered all questions.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lung is extremely knowledgeable and informative. His doctor/patient manners made me feel at ease by explaining everything. The touch of humor was greatly appreciated.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and speaks in terms that are easy for a lay person to understand.

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March 01, 2022

5.0

Caring. Willing to take the necessary time to explain and exam me in detail.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lung was extremely through and explained everything very well.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent Physician

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February 16, 2022

5.0

He is very caring and never rushes you if you have questions. He is very skilled and highly thought of. He has a very pleasant bed-side manner.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

He is world class and treats early detection diseases to lung transplants

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February 01, 2022

5.0

Competent

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Dr.Lung is exceptional. I am so honored to have him on my care team.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

The doctor I talked with was easy to understand while explaining the results of my scan. He covered all the bases concerning my condition and the next follow up appt. I will have at NM. He even addressed another issue. Advising me to get another type of diagnostic test.

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January 18, 2022

5.0

He really takes the time to explain everything to you. I am very impressed and comfortable with him.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Extremely Competent and Concerned for his Patients!

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January 10, 2022

5.0

I trust that Dr. Lung has my best interest in mind when suggesting treatment.

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January 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lung was an outstanding doctor with excellent bedside manners. He visited with me daily and sometimes twice a day to keep informed on my progress. He even visited with me on Christmas Day. He even walked the hall with me to monitor my breathing. Excellent follow-up.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Caring & professional physician

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January 05, 2022

5.0

patient, very professional, pleasant, very knowledgeable, went above and beyond to explain, not rushed. first visit...very impressed.

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January 04, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician. Takes time to listen to patient, clearly explains treatment plan.

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January 03, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and respectful

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January 03, 2022

5.0

Very great surgeon. Patient and thorough. Explains so you can understand. Sincere and make you feel comfortable in his care. He will stay by your side through the whole process before and after. He truly cares and shows this in many ways.

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January 03, 2022

5.0

Great Doc.

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December 24, 2021

5.0

Dr Lung is caring , thorough and basically saved my life because he was so thorough.

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December 21, 2021

5.0

Dr Kalvin Lung ,he is the Dr like my family ,he is caring ,and he is speech same language , So I am more understanding him ,and he is a excellent Dr .

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December 18, 2021

5.0

Dr. Lung listened to my concerns

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December 17, 2021

5.0

He treats you like a Human Being!

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December 14, 2021

5.0

Certainly competent and extremely caring follow-up.

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December 07, 2021

5.0

I just met him but he was very thoughtful and took the time to go over by scan results. He seemed knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I felt comfortable talking with him and discussing my options for treatment.

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December 07, 2021

5.0

HE LISTENS TO ME AND OFFERS THE BEST OPTIONS

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November 12, 2021

5.0

He was well prepared and he clearly had conducted an in depth review of my case prior to our consultation.

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November 06, 2021

5.0

He knew what he was looking at when he drew up my Bronchoscopy films. He was very honest with me about the recovery from surgery such as this.

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November 05, 2021

5.0

Como decia anteriormente, el Dr Lung es una persona muy profesional, amable, atento y se preocupa por sus pacientes. Me escucho atentamente todas mis preguntas. Y claramente me explico los examenes que me haran y que vere a otro doctor.

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November 02, 2021

5.0

His conversation with me.

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October 19, 2021

5.0

Thorough, direct, honest, efficient. I trust this person.

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October 05, 2021

5.0

Dr. Lung was so comforting. He explained things thoroughly and made me feel at ease. I felt that he was sincere in wanting to make sure that I got the information that I needed.

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October 04, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and very patient explaining my options.

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September 28, 2021

5.0

Dr. Lung has excellent bedside manners and cares for his patients.

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September 28, 2021

5.0

He’s very patient and explains everything . Nothing is left unanswered

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September 24, 2021

4.0

direct communication.

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September 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Lung has a very good demeanor.

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September 21, 2021

5.0

He's really involved in my problem and really cares about my health issue

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September 15, 2021

5.0

Dr Lung is very good Dr , Dr Lung ??????,?????,???????????,???????????

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September 03, 2021

4.0

He seems nice and knowledgeable.

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Lots of personal attention, clear communication, surgery was scheduled fast and went as well as could be hoped for!

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August 28, 2021

5.0

he rocks!

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August 24, 2021

5.0

When in the hospital did surgery he came to see me twice a day every day for 16 days . He also came in on Sat and Sunday . I was very impressed by this .

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August 20, 2021

5.0

He is very kind, personable. Clearly explains diagnosis and how we will move forward.

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August 20, 2021

5.0

He was very personable I felt he heard my concerns and answered all my questions with genuine honesty he helped put some of my fears to rest

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August 20, 2021

5.0

Dr. Lung is very adept at his profession. He took time to explain, answer my questions, and offered options for my care. I was very frightened about my health and test results. Dr. Lung helped me to understand exactly what is happening within my body and gave me options for now and the future. He showed me my scans and now I can see exactly where the nodules are and I understand the size. He was compassionate and understood my fears.

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August 16, 2021

5.0

Excelente atención

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Dr Lung was compassionate and very informative.

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August 11, 2021

5.0

Good Dr ,very care his patients, take time to talk to his patient , I very like him.　�

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August 05, 2021

5.0

Patient, knowledgeable, really listens to his patients.

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July 31, 2021

5.0

Excellent doctor. Kind, listens to patient, clearly explains diagnosis and the recommended treatment. I feel very safe under his care.

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July 24, 2021

5.0

Obviously a brilliant doctor/surgeon. Very kind, personable. Explains condition and treatment. I fully trust his decision making.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

He just seemed very Pleasant and Experienced.

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July 20, 2021

5.0

Very good care!

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July 19, 2021

5.0

Dr was professional, pleasant, not in a hurry, answered my questions, conservative with treatment. he rocks!!

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July 11, 2021

4.0

Appears knowledgeable and he's very kind and patience.

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July 07, 2021

5.0

I like Dr Kelvin CH Lung , he is a caring and kind Dr ,he take time and show me my CT in my right lung , what is going on , why I need a surgery , and he speech same language , Chinese , so I can more understand , he is perfect for my surgery , Thank God .����

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Kalvin C H Lung, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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