Thoracic Surgery
Nyen Chong, MD
Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Nyen Chong is a thoracic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente in Silver Spring, with more than 20 years of experience and a practice focused on the surgical treatment of chest and foregut disease.
Why patients choose Dr. Chong
Dr. Chong earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has a particular passion for the surgical treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors, along with a special interest in foregut surgery. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Bethesda Magazine in both 2023 and 2025 and cares for patients in English and Mandarin.
Clinical focus
Surgery for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors, plus foregut and benign thoracic surgery.
Profile last fact-checked July 17, 2026. Information reflects publicly available sources and may change. Confirm details directly with the practice before booking.
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