Joseph T. Chun, MD, MHIIM

Plastic Surgeon, Chief of Plastic Surgery

I love my work in plastic surgery, but playtime includes golf, poker, and trips to the beach!

About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English

I was born in NY and raised in Virginia. My undergraduate degree is from Duke University and afterwards I attended the Medical College of Virginia. I completed my General Surgery Residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN and then did my Plastic Surgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. I have been in practice at UTMCK since 1992.

Clinical Focus:
Facial, eyelid cosmetic surgery, cosmetic, reconstructive breast surgery, body contouring after bariatric surgery, reconstruction after trauma or cancer treatment

Specialties:
Plastic Surgery

Education & Credentials

Medical School

Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond, Virginia University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee

Internships

University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee

Residencies

General Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee

Fellowships

Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Other Education

Master of Health Informatics and Information Management, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee

Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Organizations & Societies

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Tennessee Society of Plastic Surgeons

My mission is to use my expertise and experience to provide excellence in plastic surgical care.

— Joseph T. Chun