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Dr. Alan Chu, MD

Dr. Alan Chu, MD

Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Chu, MD is a sports medicine physiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1400 Locust St Ste G103 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Chu specializes in the areas of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Chu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chu

3.4

19 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
37%
37%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
K I Clayton – Apr 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
kandace barkley – Jun 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jean M. in Pittsburgh, Pa – Mar 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Karen Peterson in Pittsburgh, PA – Mar 11, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alan Chu, MD is a sports medicine physiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more
  • Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Sports Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Northwestern/mcgaw Medical Center Rehab Institute

    Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern/mcgaw Med Ctr-evanston Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Northwestern/mcgaw Medical Center Evanston Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Ohio State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office1400 Locust St Ste G103 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Practice

UPMC Presbyterian200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2

Practice

Office3471 5th Ave Ste 1103 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Mercy

    1400 Locust St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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