Overview
Louis Chu is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Chu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
110 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02215
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Louis M. Chu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Louis M. Chu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Louis M. Chu by calling their office at 617-632-8383. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Louis M. Chu a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Louis M. Chu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Louis M. Chu specialize in?
While Dr. Louis M. Chu is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Louis M. Chu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Louis M. Chu has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Louis M. Chu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Louis M. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Louis M. Chu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-632-8383 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.
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- Distinguished
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Chu isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- EmbolectomyDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- EndoscopyDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart FailureDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart TumorDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- ThrombectomyDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.