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Dr. Russell Ching, MD

Dr. Russell Ching, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Russell Ching, MD is a cardiologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ching has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and CPMC Van Ness Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Cardiovascular Care and Prevention Center – Golden Gate Practice

1 Daniel Burnham Ct Ste 260 San Francisco, CA 94109
Telehealth available
(415) 502-5099

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ching is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Ching is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ching specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ching's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ching

3.7

15 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 08, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 05, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 31, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 26, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Jan 26, 2025
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No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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San Francisco, CA – May 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Barbarina in Palm Springs, CA – Jul 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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San Francisco, CA – Mar 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Andrew W in San Francisco, CA – Jan 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Lee Davis in Oakland, CA – Jun 22, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Russell Ching is a cardiologist who strives to advocate for his patients within the health care system. Endeavoring to bring compassion into a technology-oriented setting, he practices a style of care based on trust. Ching earned his medical...read more

biography

Dr. Russell Ching is a cardiologist who strives to advocate for his patients within the health care system. Endeavoring to bring compassion into a technology-oriented setting, he practices a style of care based on trust.Ching earned his medical...read more

  • Cardiology

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  • Pacific Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • La Co-usc Md Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Ching is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Cardiovascular Care and Prevention Center – Golden Gate Practice

    Cardiovascular Care and Prevention Center – Golden Gate Practice1 Daniel Burnham Ct Ste 260 San Francisco, CA 94109
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

      400 Parnassus Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94143
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • CPMC Van Ness Campus

      1101 Van Ness Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94109
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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