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Dr. Catherine Chu, MD

Dr. Catherine Chu, MD

Neurology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Catherine Chu, MD is a neurologist in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2004. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth available

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Chu is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Chu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Chu specializes in the areas of Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy & Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Chu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chu

4.6

18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Linda M. – Oct 18, 2023
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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
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Jonathan M. – Oct 10, 2023
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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
Helpful
Samantha – Oct 05, 2023
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Martha – Feb 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jessica in Rumney, NH – Jun 30, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jackson in Boston, MA – Jun 19, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
James in Boston, MA – Jun 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Mansfield, MA – Jun 06, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Chu is passionate about caring for children with epilepsy and better understanding this disease, with an emphasis on optimizing non-invasive information used for epilepsy surgical planning, understanding the impacts of epilepsy and abnormal...read more

biography

Dr. Chu is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and a board-certified child neurologist and neurophysiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. She divides her time between clinical efforts and research endeavors . Clinically, she...read more
  • Neurology

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

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

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • Harvard University

    2004
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 2004
  • University Of Washington, Seattle

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Clinical Neurophysiology
Epilepsy
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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Dr. Chu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
    1
    Mass General For Children-Angelman Syndrome Clinic175 Cambridge St Ste 340 Boston, MA 02114
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St
      Boston, MA 02114
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      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

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      21% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality