Overview
Elmer Tu is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tu is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1009 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612
1331 W 75th St, Naperville, IL 60540
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elmer Tu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elmer Tu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elmer Tu by calling their office at 312-996-3937. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Elmer Tu a top-rated expert for Interstitial Keratitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elmer Tu is classified as an Elite expert for Interstitial Keratitis, 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. Elmer Tu specialize in?
While Dr. Elmer Tu is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, and Keratoconus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Elmer Tu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elmer Tu has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Interstitial Keratitis. You can view a list of Dr. Elmer Tu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elmer Tu accept my insurance?
Dr. Elmer Tu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-996-3937 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- AmebiasisDr. Tu isElite. Learn about Amebiasis.
- Interstitial Keratitis
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Tu isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Cicatricial PemphigoidDr. Tu isDistinguished. Learn about Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Corneal TransplantDr. Tu isDistinguished. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Tu isDistinguished. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- KeratoconusDr. Tu isDistinguished. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Advanced
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Tu isAdvanced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Cogan's SyndromeDr. Tu isAdvanced. Learn about Cogan's Syndrome.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Tu isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Tu isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Tu isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Tu isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AniridiaDr. Tu isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- AstigmatismDr. Tu isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Tu isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Tu isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.