Dr. Chun HongMD, PhD
Internal Medicine
at Chun Hong, MD, PhD — Reston, VA
About
Dr. Chun Hong brings an exceptional depth of scientific training to his internal medicine practice in Reston, Virginia. He earned his undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering from Tianjin University in China in 1980. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Tianjin Medical University in 1985. After serving as a Teaching Assistant at Tianjin Medical College, he pursued graduate study in the United States. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience and Neurochemistry from George Mason University in 1994.
Dr. Hong then completed a five-year fellowship in Molecular Endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. His internship and internal medicine residency followed at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains a hospital affiliation with Reston Hospital Center. Northern Virginia Magazine named him a Top Doc in 2010 through 2014 and again in 2016. Washingtonian recognized him as a Top Doc from 2011 to 2014. He is fluent in English and Chinese. Dr. Hong approaches every patient as a whole person, concentrating on cardiovascular health, diabetes prevention, sleep, nutrition, fitness, and emotional well-being.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tianjin University, Bachelor of Electronic Engineering, 1980
Medical School
Tianjin Medical University, Doctorate of Medicine, 1985; George Mason University, Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience/Neurochemistry, 1994
Residency
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD - Internal Medicine, 1999-2002
Fellowship
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD - Molecular Endocrinology, 1994-1999
Certifications
Languages
Chinese, English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hong right for?
Dr. Hong is a strong fit for adults who want a physician with deep scientific and clinical credentials. Patients focused on preventing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or metabolic conditions benefit from his proactive approach. His whole-person philosophy makes him well-suited for patients who want guidance on sleep, nutrition, and fitness alongside medical care. Chinese-speaking patients will find him equally accessible in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hong specializes in internal medicine with a strong emphasis on prevention and wellness. His clinical focus includes cardiovascular health, diabetes prevention, sleep, nutrition, fitness, and emotional well-being. He approaches each patient as a whole person rather than treating conditions in isolation.
Yes, Dr. Hong holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore.
Dr. Hong holds two doctoral degrees. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Tianjin Medical University and his Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience and Neurochemistry from George Mason University. He then completed a five-year fellowship in Molecular Endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda.
Yes, Dr. Hong makes himself directly available to patients by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core feature of his concierge practice model through MDVIP.
Dr. Hong speaks both English and Chinese fluently. Chinese-speaking patients can communicate with him comfortably in their preferred language.
Yes, Dr. Hong actively coordinates care with specialists when patients need additional expertise. He also connects patients with Medical Centers of Excellence for complex cases.
Dr. Hong earned recognition as a Top Doc from Northern Virginia Magazine from 2010 to 2014 and again in 2016. Washingtonian also named him a Top Doc from 2011 to 2014.
Dr. Hong maintains a hospital affiliation with Reston Hospital Center in Reston, Virginia.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026