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Tae-Hwa Chun, MD, PhD

Specialty: Endocrinology, Internal Medicine
Title: Associate Professor
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Tae-Hwa Chun, MD, PhD
Endocrinology
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  • About

    Dr. Chun is a physician-scientist, who practices general endocrinology, including diabetes, thyroid diseases, and metabolic syndrome. His research is focused on the cellular and molecular mechanism of obesity, diabetes, and inflammatory and fibrotic tissue damages in endocrine disorders, such as Graves’ eye disease. 

    Areas of Practice

    graves' disease, thyroid eye disease, atypical diabetes, obesity

    Locations

    • Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300
      Lobby C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    Kyoto University, 1992

    Residency

    Kobe City General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1994

    Fellowships

    University of Michigan Health System, Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2007

    Board Certifications

    Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    Internal Medicine

    Research Overview

    The role of tissue remodeling in obesity-associated complications and endocrine disorders. Lab website https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/chunlab/home

    Links

    Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes

    Patient Ratings & Comments

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    Patient Ratings

    224 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    February 9, 2026 - "Truthfully, I often feel like Dr. Chun may not be fully engaged in my care. I've had levels return on blood tests that were quite high or quite low, and Dr. Chun never does or says anything about it either way. [...]"

    January 25, 2026 - "I am very grateful to be a patient of Dr. Chun's. He answered all the questions I had to my satisfaction. He offered me two recommendations which I thank him for, because now I have a light at the end of the tunnel."

    January 8, 2026 - "Dr. Chun is fabulous. I trust him implicitly"

    December 17, 2025 - "I was so happy to meet with Dr. Chun. He laid the issues and provided a comprehensive list of possible treatment options. He even called me [...] days later to explain the results of my [...] test. [...]"

    November 11, 2025 - "Dr. Chun was very thoughtful and an excellent listener. I felt valued as a patient."

    October 31, 2025 - "If I could provide 10* I would. Dr. Chun was excellent."

    September 20, 2025 - "Dr. Chun is so professional yet friendly. He is so thorough and helpful. I can't say enough good things about him and my visit."

    July 31, 2025 - "Exceptional service from Dr. Chun. He was approachable and thorough and kind throughout the entire appointment. [...] he took his time and never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable. He gave clear instructions and genuinely listened when I or my mom answered his questions. He even laughed at our (sometimes weak) attempt at humor. [...] Very kind to have that personal touch and not just walk past us without speaking. He was EXCELLENT!"

    July 24, 2025 - "Dr Chun is always very thorough and talks through methods of change"

    June 27, 2025 - "Dr. Chun is an excellent physician!"

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