Overview
Michael Chu, DO, earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Tufts Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in bioengineering from University of California Berkeley and is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for 7 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Chu was practicing at Kaiser Permanente.
Dr. Chu specializes in spine and sports conditions that include neck and low back pain, tailbone pain, joint pain, and musculoskeletal pain. Treatments include variety of procedures which include: Epidural steroid injections, Facet injections and medial branch blocks, Radiofrequency ablations, Spinal cord stimulator trial, Shoulder, hip, and knee injections including genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, Sacroiliac joint injections and radiofrequency ablation, and Piriformis injections.
Dr. Chu has a special interest in partnering with people to overcome their pain so they can live the lives they want to live. In his spare time, Dr. Chu enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, basketball and mountain biking. Dr. Chu is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Coccydynia, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
105 Collier Rd NW, Suite 1030, Atlanta, GA 30309
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.
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Fayetteville
Michael A. McHenry, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. McHenry provides pain management and non-surgical orthopaedic care to patients through his extensive training in the management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and sports-related injuries. Areas of his practice include nonoperative spine care, electrodiagnostic medicine, occupational and work-related injury management, interventional spine and ultrasound guided injections. Dr. McHenry also performs Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs). Dr. McHenry enjoys building relationships with patients that will bring about excellent treatment outcomes. He believes is developing a treatment plan following a precise diagnosis. Dr. McHenry emphasizes the team approach to patient care as well as patient education. Areas of Interest Pain Management Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Electrodiagnostic Medicine Occupational and Work-Related Injury Independent Medical Evaluations - IME Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education Internship: George W. Hubbard Hospital Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, 1994, Internship Residency: Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX, 1997, Residency Medical Degree: Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, 1993, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Professional Memberships American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Association of Georgia International Spinal Injection Society Cobb County Medical Association Community Involvement Dr. McHenry is very active in his community. He enjoys promoting healthy living and has participated in mission trips. While in practice in Dallas, Texas, Dr. McHenry established Consulting Physical Medicine, a solo PM&R practice with a focus on patient care, consultative work with nursing homes, physical therapy clinics and worker's compensation companies. Honors Barry Smith Outstanding Teacher Award, 2001 Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Dr. Mchenry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Sciatica.
Peachtree Spine And Pain Physicians, Inc.
Christopher Taylor is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Norcross, Georgia. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Herniated Disk, Cervical Spondylosis, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
Peachtree Spine Physicians Decatur
Matthew Richardson is a Physiatrist and a Sports Medicine provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Concussion. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- CoccydyniaDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- OpisthotonosDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- BursitisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic PainDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.