Catherine J. Chu
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Catherine J. Chu

Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
Baltimore, MD 
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Expertise in
10
conditions
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Catherine Chu is the director of the Division of Pediatric Neurology and the John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center in the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology, as well as the vice president of child neurology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. As a child neurologist, epileptologist and clinical neurophysiologist, Dr. Chu cares for children diagnosed with epilepsy and disorders of the nervous system (neurophysiology). She specializes in electroencephalogram (also known as EEG) analysis, seizure localization, surgical planning and neuromodulation for adult and pediatric patients with difficult to control epilepsy. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her work identifying causes of and treatment options for cognitive dysfunction and seizures in epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Chu’s team specializes in identifying and developing tools to detect and understand brain rhythms that support complex cognitive functions throughout development, including how these rhythms are disrupted by seizures and neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Chu earned her medical degree and a master’s degree in social anthropology from Harvard University. She completed an internship in pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, and then a residency in neurology and child neurology at Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. After completing two fellowships at Massachusetts General, one in epilepsy and another in clinical neurophysiology, Dr. Chu earned a master’s degree in medical science, focused on clinical investigation, from Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Chu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 147 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatrics
Pediatric Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology, 2010

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine J. Chu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine J. Chu?

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Is Dr. Catherine J. Chu a top-rated expert for Benign Rolandic Epilepsy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine J. Chu is classified as an Elite expert for Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Catherine J. Chu specialize in?

While Dr. Catherine J. Chu is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Catherine J. Chu accept my insurance?

Dr. Catherine J. Chu accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-4259 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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