Hung K. Cheung, MD, MPH, FACOEM, is the Chief Medical Officer of Building Health Sciences, Inc. in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Cheung is a graduate of Loyola College in Baltimore and received his Medical degree from University of Maryland Medical School. His first residency and board certification was in Internal Medicine from University of Maryland Hospital. He later received his Master’s in Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University in Environmental Science. He returned for further Postgraduate training (and received his second board certification) in Occupational Medicine from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. After completing his first medical residency, he worked in the Emergency Department setting (full time and part time) for eight years. For the last eleven years, since beginning his training at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Cheung has been working full time in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
In June 2000, he was designated as the State Medical Director for the State of Maryland agencies and State employees and in that capacity has worked closely with the State of Maryland (and local municipalities and many large corporations) in building a safe, healthful and productive workplace. Dr Cheung’s subspecialty is Indoor Environmental Quality/ Risk communication/ Medical Advisory services. He has worked well and collaboratively with management, employees, unions and other stakeholders. He has extensive experience working on issues of Indoor Environmental Quality on matters related to molds, microbial, chemical and other contaminant exposures in commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, schools, and various public and residential facilities. His philosophy is a preventive medicine approach, i.e., to design, educate and prevent occurrence or reoccurrence of exposures, injuries and illnesses by determining the root cause(s) of environmental diseases, injuries or accidents and developing a plan of action for resolving the problem. For Indoor Environmental Quality issues in particular, he believes that there is good science, junk science and those who stretch scientific evidence and/ or scientific techniques. On matters in litigation, he has provided expertise in a wide range of Environmental and Occupational health issues including matters related to asbestos, various chemical agents, metal washing fluids, mold, infectious agents, physical or mental impairments, and the methodology of the treating or opposing experts. He has served as scientific expert in many administrative and legal proceedings, and routinely testifies to State Legislators.
Notably, Dr. Cheung was on the Maryland Governor’s Task Force on Indoor Air Quality. The Task Force met for ten months reviewing the latest literature, data, testimonies of experts and patients, best practices, etc and generated a set of recommendations to the Governor and the State Legislature on July 1st, 2002.
His toll free number is 800-789-7475.
Hung Cheung, M.D., MPH. FACOEM
Chief Medical Officer,
Building Health Sciences (BHS)
BHS is committed to pro-actively working with our clients in a cost-conscious, budget-sensitive fashion.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: 1996 M.P.H. Degree (Environmental Science)
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
1985 M.D. University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
1981 B.S. Degree (Biology)
Loyola College
Baltimore, Maryland
(Alpha Sigma Nu/ Beta Beta Beta)
MEDICAL LICENSURE
Delaware California
Maryland Virginia
Pennsylvania
Diplomate Federal Licensure Examiners
Board certification - Internal Medicine - 1988
Board certification-Occupational & Environmental Medicine - 2002
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider 1985-1995
Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider 1989-1995
American Association of Medical Review Officers
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
Fellow - American college of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)
Treasuer - Maryland chapter ACOEM 2000 to present
American College of Physicians
American College of Physician Executives
Member - American Industrial Hygiene Assocation - Potomac
Inactive, Fellow - American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
Inactive, member American College of Emergency Physicians
BBB - Biological Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Nu - National Jesuit Honor Society
MISCELLANEOUS
Named ì1999 Physician of the Yearî by the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants
2001 - 2002 Political Appointment - Maryland Governorís Task Force on Indoor Air quality and its effects on health & worker productivity. One of two physicians on this Task Force with final recommendations to the Governor and Legislature July 2002
2002 - 2003 Member, State of Maryland Committee on Early Return to Work initiative
2002 Medical Advisory panel, PKIDS - a nonprofit organization for families who have children with infectious diseases. Additionally, have assisted with a grant proposal and volunteered as project manager for an overseas disease prevention program
2003 Volunteer Examiner - ACOEMís Corporate Health Achievement Award. Evaluator of Fortune 500 companiesí Corporate Health Programs and practices for this annual prestigious award.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Presentations
Members of the Building Health Sciences professional staff are available to speak at conferences and seminars on a variety of topics. They have presented at numerous conferences, government hearings and meetings across the United States on Indoor Environmental and Air Quality (IEAQ) issues. Specific topics their presentations have addressed include:
Risk Communication
Health Claims Involving Mycotoxicity
Mold and IEAQ
Indoor Environmental and Air Quality ñ A Physicianís Perspective
Mold Health Effects on Occupants
Assessment of Mold Infestation and Health Considerations
Occupational Medicine: From Clinic to Courtroom
These presentations have been made to the following governmental agencies, associations and corporations:
American Society of Safety Engineers
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Baltimore County Public Schools ñ school nurses and facilities managers
Concentra Medical Centers
Biofilms 2005
Florida House of Representatives (testified twice before them)
Injured Workers Insurance Fund
M6: Mold, Moisture, Misery, Money, and Myth - Plus MANAGMENT
Maryland Association of Counties ñ 150 County Health Officers present
Maryland Aviation Administration
Maryland College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Maryland Department of General Services
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryland Department of Budget & Management
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services ñ Human Resources Division
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
Miles and Stockbridge ñ Real Estate Professionals, Facilities Managers, Building Owners and Developers
National Air Duct Cleaners Association
National Safety Council
National Security Agency ñ Occupational Health & Safety Services
Office of Personnel Services and Benefits
Property Loss Research Bureau
State of Maryland ñ Office of the Governor
State of Maryland Risk Managers Association
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Occupational Residency Series
HAZMAT EXPLO - Indoor Mold: The Science, Toxicity, Health Effects, Remediation and Ramifications
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: I have been retained as an expert over 50 times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: I have been retained as as a medical expert in matters concerning occupational and environmental medicine, including mold, indoor air quality, workers' compensation, and health-based risk communication.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: I have been deposed several times
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2005
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: I have been qualified by the court to give expert testimony many times
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: I have testified several times in court
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: I have worked with the legal industry for over 10 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: BHS utilizes the public health model coupled with a clinical medicine approach, which enables us to:
Ensure the health and safety of the building occupants,
Provide effective risk communication, based on relevant medical and scientific literature, delivered by highly-skilled, medically-trained, communication experts,
Internally collaborate with multi-disciplinary contractors on the hard cost issues of remediation,
Effectively estimate, manage and control your financial exposure, and
Prevent costs from becoming disproportionate to the prescribed health-based solutions.
Our unique medical evaluation and oversight bring focus, economy and credible risk communication to clients when adverse health effects emerge, or costs driven by perceived health risks escalate.
Our Competencies for Critical Environmental Incident Management:
Occupant Health Evaluation
Facility Condition Assessment
Risk Communication
Remediation Plan and Retrofit Design
Construction Defect Root Cause Analysis
Focused Remediation
Clearance Evaluation
Prevention and Support
We are distinguished by our ability to interact with all participants:
Occupants and their Physicians
Building Management
Building Owners
Facilities Managers
Federal, State & Local Municipalities
Architects and Engineers
General Contractors
Construction Managers
Mechanical and HVAC Contractors
Specialty Remediation Contractors
Attorneys
Insurance Carriers
Indoor Air Quality Experts
Regulatory Agencies
Building Health Sciences maintains a notable national presence with our portfolio of services and national network partners. This further facilitates the clientís incident management through the opportunity to maintain a single point of contact.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $385/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $385
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $450
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $450
References
Sky Woodward
Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
10 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-6464
Leonard W. Woods
Davis & Wilkerson, P.C.
1801 South MoPac, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: 512-482-0614 X 224
Andrew Agati
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP
4900 Key Tower
127 Public Square,
Cleveland, OH, 44114-1304
216-479-8500
