Thomas G. Chu
Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

Dr. Thomas G. Chu

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Retina-Vitreous Assoc Med Grp
1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 380, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
CommonSpirit Health
Retina-Vitreous Assoc Med Grp
1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 380, 
Los Angeles, CA 
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Overview

Thomas Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Geographic Atrophy.

Residency
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Inf.
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
USC/Doheny Eye Institute
Hospital Affiliations
California Hospital Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Korean
Mandarin
Gender
Male

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Locations

Retina-Vitreous Assoc Med Grp
1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 380, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Call: 213-483-8810

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Phase I/IIa Dose Escalation Safety and Efficacy Study of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells Transplanted Subretinally in Patients With Advanced Dry-Form Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Geographic Atrophy)
Phase I/IIa Dose Escalation Safety and Efficacy Study of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells Transplanted Subretinally in Patients With Advanced Dry-Form Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Geographic Atrophy)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: OpRegen
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2

3 Total Publications

Successful use of anti-VEGF treatment for subretinal hemorrhage and fluid in a young patient with choroidal osteoma.
Successful use of anti-VEGF treatment for subretinal hemorrhage and fluid in a young patient with choroidal osteoma.
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Published: September 03, 2013
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Dr. Dante J. Pieramici graduated with honors from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed Ophthalmology Residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He receive vitreoretinal fellowship training at the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Pieramici has held full-time academic positions at the Yale University Eye Center and the Wilmer Eye Institute, where he served as the Assistant Chief of Service and Director of Ocular Trauma. Currently he is the Codirector of the California Retina Research Foundation, a partner of the California Retina Consultants, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Doheny Eye Center in Southern California. Dr. Pieramici has published over 100 articles, 16 book chapters, and has edited 3 books on retinal diseases. He lectures nationally and internationally on retinal diseases and ocular trauma.Dr. Pieramici’s research interests have been varied, and include clinical and basic science projects aimed at better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of ocular diseases, so as to improve treatments for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, and severe ocular injuries. He has been a clinical investigator, principal investigator, or reading center investigator in numerous NIH and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical trials. Dr Pieramici has helped in the development of new surgical techniques including limited macular translocation and 25-gauge (small incision) vitrectomy surgery. Currently he is involved in the development of new drug delivery techniques for various retinal vascular diseases.Dr. Pieramici has received the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Honor Award from the American Society of Retinal Specialists. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Retina Society, the Macula Society, the American Society of Retinal Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Ocular Trauma where he serves as Vice President, and the Pan-American Ophthalmologic Society amongst others. Dr Pieramici is a member of S.E.E International and regularly trains international ophthalmologists from undeserved areas.As vitreoretinal specialists, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all disorders of the retina, macula and vitreous. We focus on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these conditions. Many abnormalities of the retina and vitreous may cause visual loss. These disorders include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, macular edema and epiretinal membranes. Our practice has multiple locations throughout Central California to serve our patients. Dr. Pieramici is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

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    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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