Richard Chua
Experienced in Chiari Malformation
Experienced in Chiari Malformation

Overview

I am active member of my church and serve as a Eucharistic Minister. I am an active recreational tennis player, and enjoy spending time with my wife of over 30 years, and our two miniature Australian Labradoodles. In my spare time, I support my wife in her DIY arts and crafts studio.

Dr. Chua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Chiari Malformation.

Graduate Institution
Indiana University School Of Medicine-Indianapolis, 1992
Residency
Indiana University Medical Center, Neurosurgery, 1998
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in AZ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • POS
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Medica
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  • PPO
Oscar
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  • HMO
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VibrantRx
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic
265 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85704

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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