About Allen Chu, MD, PhD
About Practice
Allen Chu, MD, PhD, is a Harvard University-trained physician with multiple board certifications who specializes in neuromuscular and sleep problems at Houston Neurology & Sleep Diagnostic Center in Houston, Texas. He’s spent his career studying the intricate workings of the brain and nervous system to help patients improve their health and quality of life.
Dr. Chu has an extensive and prestigious educational background in neuroscience and neurology. After earning his Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Iowa, Dr. Chu entered into neurology residency training at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina. During his residency, Dr. Chu was a chief resident and also completed advanced elective training in sleep medicine and electrophysiology at Duke University Medical Center. He then participated in rigorous fellowship training in neuromuscular diseases and EMG (electromyography) at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Chu is board-certified in neurology, neuromuscular medicine, sleep medicine, and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Chu is a neuromuscular and EMG specialist. Electromyography (EMG) gives your doctor essential information about the health and function of your nerves and muscles. With fellowship training at Harvard University, Dr. Chu is one of the few physicians in the Houston area with special expertise in electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular medicine.
While Dr. Chu uses state-of-the-art medicine to diagnose and treat patients, he focuses on providing customized care to address the individual needs of each patient. He always takes time to listen to patients and develop a comprehensive understanding of their medical needs as well as their general health and life.
Allen Chu, MD, PhD, is a Harvard University-trained physician with multiple board certifications who specializes in neuromuscular and sleep problems at Houston Neurology & Sleep Diagnostic Center in Houston, Texas. He’s spent his career studying the intricate workings of the brain and nervous system to help patients improve their health and quality of life.
Dr. Chu has an extensive and prestigious educational background in neuroscience and neurology. After earning his Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Iowa, Dr. Chu entered into neurology residency training at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina. During his residency, Dr. Chu was a chief resident and also completed advanced elective training in sleep medicine and electrophysiology at Duke University Medical Center. He then participated in rigorous fellowship training in neuromuscular diseases and EMG (electromyography) at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Chu is board-certified in neurology, neuromuscular medicine, sleep medicine, and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Chu is a neuromuscular and EMG specialist. Electromyography (EMG) gives your doctor essential information about the health and function of your nerves and muscles. With fellowship training at Harvard University, Dr. Chu is one of the few physicians in the Houston area with special expertise in electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular medicine.
While Dr. Chu uses state-of-the-art medicine to diagnose and treat patients, he focuses on providing customized care to address the individual needs of each patient. He always takes time to listen to patients and develop a comprehensive understanding of their medical needs as well as their general health and life.
Words from our patients
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"Dr. Chu and his staff are awesome. Having had an EMG from another doctor before I was dreading it. Dr. Chu was amazing, he talked me through every step."
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"Dr. Chu’s entire staff was professional, personable & extremely accommodating. My appointment actually started on time and Dr. Chu actually performs the EMG himself."
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"Dr. Chu had excellent bedside manner and listened to all I had to say. During the first appointment he was able to find one definite problem and explained it very well."
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"Dr. Chu took care of me and eased my mind throughout the process. Three months later, I am proud to say that I have been seizure-free and in good health."
