Richard V. Chua
Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Richard V. Chua

Neurosurgery
265 West Ina Road, 
Tucson, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
9
conditions
265 West Ina Road, 
Tucson, AZ 

Overview

I am active member of my church and serve as a Eucharistic Minister. I am an active recreational tennis player, and enjoy spending time with my wife of over 30 years, and our two miniature Australian Labradoodles. In my spare time, I support my wife in her DIY arts and crafts studio.

Dr. Chua is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Chua is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in AZ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Premera Blue Cross
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Locations

Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic
265 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85704

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.

7 Total Publications

Symptomatic cerebral spinal fluid leak (or intracranial hypotension) due to sacral extradural cyst rupture after sacral fracture: illustrative case.
Symptomatic cerebral spinal fluid leak (or intracranial hypotension) due to sacral extradural cyst rupture after sacral fracture: illustrative case.
Journal: Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons
Published: May 08, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard V. Chua

Is Dr. Richard V. Chua a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard V. Chua is classified as an Advanced expert for Spondylolisthesis, 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. Richard V. Chua specialize in?

While Dr. Richard V. Chua is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Richard V. Chua participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard V. Chua has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard V. Chua's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard V. Chua accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard V. Chua accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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