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Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD

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(Dr. Thomas G. Chu, MD)

(254 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

1510 S Central Avenue Suite 230
Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 797-4870

Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD is a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD is affiliated with Providence, California Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health, PIH Health, Retina Vitreous Associates, Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group and RETINA VITREOUS ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Providence

1245 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 380
Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 483-8810

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12840 Riverside Drive Suite 333
North Hollywood, CA 91607

(818) 754-2090

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1510 S Central Avenue Suite 230
Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 797-4870

(213) 975-9118

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301 S Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 407
Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 204-1410

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3400 Lomita Boulevard Suite 202
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 891-1000

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Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group

9001 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 301
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(310) 854-6201

(213) 975-0235

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Some issues Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Scleral Buckle

Due to age or a genetic predisposition, the retina, or sensitive area at the back of the eyeball, can sometimes develop holes or tears. When this happens, fluid from inside the eye can get behind the retina, pushing it away from the wall of the eye. This can affect vision and potentially cause blindness. A scleral buckle is a surgical procedure performed to treat retinal detachment.

During a scleral buckle procedure, the retina is first fused back into place, often using a kind of very cold needle. Then a tiny, flat piece or band of silicone is stitched to the white area on the outside of the eyeball. This creates a small indentation (or buckle) which pushes the wall of the eye securely against the retina. It helps the retina adhere to its proper location and heal correctly.

Scleral buckle surgery may be performed along with other procedures to treat a retinal detachment, for instance removing a small amount of the liquid inside the eye. After surgery, patients may experience redness or swelling. Patients may be given eye drops or a patch to wear to protect their eye while it heals. At first, there is often an uncomfortable gritty feeling like something is in the eye. Although the buckle is permanent, this sensation soon disappears. In most cases the retina reattaches, and within a few weeks vision and eye will be back to normal.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

In 2012, Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	12
eye procedures	8565
injections	1502
laser treatment	30
photocoagulation	140
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	54
eye procedures	9230
injections	1665
laser treatment	33
photocoagulation	140
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	674
Female	863

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	58
Hispanic	364
Asian	340
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	541
85 and over	324
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
eye procedures	9893
injections	1557
laser treatment	25
photocoagulation	134
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	707
Female	843

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	61
Hispanic	344
Asian	340
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	557
From 75 to 84	529
85 and over	327
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
eye procedures	9528
injections	1645
laser treatment	17
photocoagulation	86
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1288
Female	1540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1420
Black	110
Hispanic	578
Asian	610
Other	110
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1000
From 75 to 84	948
85 and over	658
Less than 65	222

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	59
eye procedures	10642
injections	1905
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	91
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	661
Female	788

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	725
Black	57
Hispanic	280
Asian	333
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	501
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	345
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	59
eye procedures	10415
injections	1962
laser treatment	21
photocoagulation	76
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	644
Female	779

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	726
Black	55
Hispanic	243
Asian	332
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	515
From 75 to 84	477
85 and over	321
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	39
doctor visit	24
eye procedures	10080
injections	1884
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	47
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	635
Female	732

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	52
Hispanic	247
Asian	306
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	491
From 75 to 84	469
85 and over	308
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	736
eye procedures	8570
injections	1703
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	61
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	575
Female	699

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	46
Hispanic	204
Asian	288
Other	73
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	483
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	277
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
doctor visit	2120
eye procedures	4762
injections	1341
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	595

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	34
Hispanic	160
Asian	276
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	253
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	324
eye procedures	7168
injections	1405
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	610

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	34
Hispanic	140
Asian	294
Other	83
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	244
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	195
eye procedures	7443
injections	1416
photocoagulation	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	529
Female	631

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	35
Hispanic	148
Asian	294
Other	81
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	405
85 and over	260
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated as a retina specialist in Los Angeles, CA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	43
doctor visit	568
eye procedures	8754
injections	1635
laser treatment	20
photocoagulation	88
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	610
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	310
Non-Hispanic White	675
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	246
Other	59

**Age**
75 to 84	457
85 and over	301
Less than 65	99
65 to 74	486

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

California Hospital Medical Center

Dignity Health

PIH Health

Retina Vitreous Associates

Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group

RETINA VITREOUS ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA HMO, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA HMO

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 254 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$28,955 LUCENTIS $28,808	VABYSMO $128	XOLAIR $19
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$23,051 EYLEA aflibercept injection $12,934	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $9,983	$134
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$941 Eylea $729	EYLEA aflibercept injection $212
Genentech, Inc.	$876 LUCENTIS $876
Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) B.V.	$850 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $850
Other	$2,104 Constellation $1,035	XOLAIR $237	OZURDEX $223	Tremfya $121	Spectralis $115	Other $373

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$41,550
Travel and Lodging	$9,368
Food and Beverage	$4,916
Consulting Fee	$850
Education	$93

Research Payments

Dr. Thomas Gerald Chu, MD has received 29 research payments totaling $587,996.

Biography

Dr. Thomas Chu's specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). These areas are among Dr. Chu's clinical interests: vitreous hemorrhage, nystagmus, and ectropion (outward-turned eyelid). He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna. After attending Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Chu completed his residency training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He has received the distinction of Southern California Super Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Chu (or staff) speaks Korean and Chinese. His hospital/clinic affiliations include PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Providence, and California Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Chu's practice in Los Angeles, CA is open to new patients as reported by Dignity Health.