Overview
Dr. Shu is a board-certified neuromuscular medicine specialist who is passionate about helping patients diagnose, treat, and manage problems in muscles, nerves, or neuromuscular junctions. She specializes in Nerve Conduction/Electromyography, Muscle Biopsy, and Clinical Trials to help patients with common or under-recognized neuromuscular disorders. Some examples of her expertise include hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis neuropathy, different types of myopathy, myasthenia gravis, entrapment syndrome, nerve root disorders, etc. She is dedicated to patient education and frequently gives community talks. Among her numerous honors, Dr. Shu was selected to be Super Doctors® Rising StarsSM in Texas (2025 and 2024) and in Southern California (2023 and 2022). She received The Global Top Ten Outstanding Overseas Young Persons Award in 2021 for “Exceptional achievement, service, and contribution to society” from the Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations, Taiwan. She was recognized by multiple Mayors and City Councils in Los Angeles County for her “Dedication and commitment towards enhancing the quality of life for the community”. She received Healthcare Hugs from Our Community Award from UCLA Health C-ICARE in 2020 for “Commitment to excellence in a compassionate, collaborative, and professional environment of care for patients, families, and each other”. She was recognized for “Outstanding Teaching” in Medical Neurosciences I at David Geffen-UCLA School of Medicine. She is an Affiliate Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Dr. Shu has published peer-reviewed research in JAMA Neurology, Muscle & Nerve, Epileptic Disorders, Neuromuscular Disorders, Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio journal), and Neurology. Outside of work, she appreciates exploring Mother Nature and having heartfelt conversations with people. She also enjoys ballet, music, exercise, doing research, gardening, culinary arts, and interior design.
Dr. Shu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Foot Drop.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5236 W University Dr, Ste 3700, Mckinney, TX 75071
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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Texas Neurology, P.A.
Dr. Martin is a graduate of Texas A & M University and received his medical degree from Texas A & M College of Medicine. He completed his neurological training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and at Parkland Hospital where he served as Chief Resident in Neurology from 1987 to 1988. Dr. Martin completed his neuro-muscular fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. In 1989, he began private practice at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Martin is the Clinical Director of the Neuromuscular Center at The Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Dermatomyositis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
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Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis
- Foot DropDr. Shu isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Shu isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Shu isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Shu isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Shu isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Shu isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Shu isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.