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Dr. Chia-Kai Chu, MD

Ophthalmology

A native of Taiwan, Dr. Kai Chu grew up in Houston. She graduated from Rice University with undergraduate degrees in bioengineering and Asian studies before earning her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed her ophthalmology residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and a fellowship in glauc...

A native of Taiwan, Dr. Kai Chu grew up in Houston. She graduated from Rice University with undergraduate degrees in bioengineering and Asian studies before earning her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed her ophthalmology residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and a fellowship in glaucoma at the Columbia University Harkness Eye Institute in New York City.

Dr. Chu’s primary clinical interests are comprehensive ophthalmology, cataracts and glaucoma. She has been in practice since 2013 and is fluent in Mandarin. She is a member of the American Glaucoma Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Ophthalmologic Association and the Harris County Medical Society. Dr. Chu has presented her research at various national ophthalmology meetings and has published several articles in medical journals, including the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

In her leisure time, Dr. Chu enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She stays active with tennis, yoga, snowboarding and scuba diving, and has participated in the Houston Marathon.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 668-6828

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology
Medical Education

Baylor College of Medicine 2013

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Mandarin
Fellowship

New York and Presbyterian Hospital Ophthalmology Fellowship Only 2018

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Gender

Female

Internship & Residency

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program- Transitional Year 2014, University of Texas at Galveston - Dept of Ophthalmology 2017

PCP Number

110000033066

Cities Served

Alief, Bacliff, Barker, Bellaire, Dickinson, Friendswood, Houston, Kemah, League City, Missouri City, North Houston, Pasadena, Santa Fe, Seabrook, Stafford, Texas City, Webster

Zip Codes Served

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Insurance Accepted

Insurance Providers
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Memorial Hermann
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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