Expertise in
35
conditions
Expertise in
35
conditions
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd, 
West Hollywood, CA 

Overview

Ray Chu is a Neurosurgery provider in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chu is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ray M. Chu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ray M. Chu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ray M. Chu by calling their office at 310-423-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ray M. Chu a top-rated expert for Meningioma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ray M. Chu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Meningioma, 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. Ray M. Chu specialize in?

While Dr. Ray M. Chu is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Ray M. Chu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ray M. Chu has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Ray 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. Ray M. Chu accept my insurance?

Dr. Ray M. Chu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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