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Dr. Thomas Chu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Thomas Chu, MD
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Dr. Thomas Chu, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dr. Thomas Chu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Chu, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Chu graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1986 and completed a residency at The Mass Eye Ear Infirm.Dr. Thomas Chu, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Chu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Chu has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chu received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Dr. Chu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chu also speaks Armenian. Dr. Chu is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Adult Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Detachment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • Southern CA Select HMO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
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    Cigna PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Premium
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Basic HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Navigate POS
  • Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
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    Advantage HMO
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    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Vivity CA HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
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  • CA Healthnet PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group
    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 380, Los Angeles, CA 90017
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 483-8810
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    12840 Riverside Dr Ste 333, Valley Village, CA 91607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 754-2090
  3. 3 Chester James Semel MD Inc
    9001 Wilshire Blvd Ste 301, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 854-6201
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Office
    3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 202, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 891-1000

Patient Satisfaction

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4.6
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Dec 17, 2024
It was a regular twice a year visit. The doctor is always friendly and explain my situation so that I can understand easily.
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Languages Spoken
Armenian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • New York Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Mass Eye Ear Infirm
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Doheny Eye Inst USC School of Medicine
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Chu communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Chu offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Chu have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Chu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chu's profile.

Dr. Chu frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Chu, MD is affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Chu, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

    1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA