Alexander P. Sung, MD, PhD, MS
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Alexander P. Sung, MD, PhD, MS

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Pasadena Primary & Specialty Care |
625 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 280 Pasadena, CA 91105

About

Dr. Alex Sung is a primary care physician at the UCLA Pasadena Primary Care Clinic. Dr. Sung is board certified in internal medicine and graduated from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He completed his medical residency in internal medicine at the USC Keck School of medicine/LAC+USC Medical Center.

Dr. Sung’s research expertise is in the field of immunology. He earned his PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Sung is also a clinical educator at the UCLA School of Medicine and is enthusiastic about working with students at all levels.

Dr. Sung was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. He moved to Los Angeles for residency. In his time away from work, Dr. Sung enjoys basketball skiing, travelling, and trying new restaurants. He also likes making desserts, attending sporting events and relaxing at the beach.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2025

Residency

Internal Medicine, L. A. County USC Medical Center, 2025

Degrees

PhD, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 2022
MD, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 2022
MS, University of Nevada, Reno, 2016

Locations

UCLA Health Pasadena Primary Care & Specialty Care
San Gabriel Valley

Pasadena Primary & Specialty Care

Endocrinology| Rheumatology| Obesity Medicine
+2 more specialties

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
158 total ratings | 44 reviews
5.0
Very attentive and compassionate. I recently joined UCLA health and can see the huge difference in care that Dr. Sung delivers vs my previous primary care doctor
5.0
Very efficient. Caring and explained all the medicines prescribed for mg condition at hand. Dr sung has become a friend! Love his bedside manners!
5.0
Dr Sung was great he listened to me and addressed all of my concerns
5.0
Dr Sung was able to address my concerns and was very helpful in explaining the prognosis and medication I needed to take.
5.0
He listened to all my questiond