Wiley Chung

Dr. Wiley Chung is an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Surgery & Division of Thoracic Surgery at Queen's University, affiliated with Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). He holds cross-appointments in the Department of Surgery within the School of Medicine. His clinical expertise focuses on esophageal and lung cancers, alongside benign esophageal diseases and endobronchial ultrasound guidance. His research emphasizes surgical innovation, medical technology development, and patent creation.

Education: MD from The University of British Columbia (2009), BSc in Microbiology and Immunology (2005). Completed residencies in General Surgery (University of Toronto) and Thoracic Surgery (University of Calgary).

Research Interests: Dr. Chung's work spans surgical technique optimization, perioperative care advancements, and translational research in gastrointestinal oncology. He leads studies on venous thromboembolism prevention, atrial fibrillation mitigation in thoracic surgery patients, and patient navigation programs to reduce esophageal cancer treatment delays.

Key Roles: Attending Staff at KHSC, clinician-scientist focused on surgical innovation, and principal investigator for trials like the COP-AF study. He actively contributes to surgical education through initiatives like the C-CASE conference and anti-racism virtual simulations.

Affiliations: Kingston Health Sciences Centre (Attending Staff), Queen’s Laboratory for Molecular Pathology (QLMP) collaborator, and member of multidisciplinary cancer teams.