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Dr. Lei Chu, MD

Dr. Lei Chu, MD

Urology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Lei Chu, MD is a urologist in Houston, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Dr. Chu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Chu specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Chu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chu

4.3

39 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
79%
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mohamad E. – Oct 06, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nurse – Jul 31, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
L.W. Miles – May 13, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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JEG – Jan 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ping – Dec 10, 2020
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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
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Miles – Nov 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 10, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sonia in Houston , TX – Oct 16, 2018
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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
Gman in Houston, Texas – Aug 15, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Neelofar Manzar in Houston, TX – Mar 10, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Edward Wayne in Houston, TX – Mar 08, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chandra R in Missouri City, TX – Nov 10, 2016
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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
Helpful
JERRY MORRIS in Katy, TX – Nov 09, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carrie in Beaumont, TX – Oct 24, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ayla S in Houston, TX – Apr 20, 2016
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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
Helpful
Linda Trudeaux in Houston, TX – Mar 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Lei Chu takes time explaining conditions and treatment plans with her patients. She believes every patient is different and the best treatment plan should be a combination of the physician and patients' wisdom. She gives her own written instructions...read more

biography

Dr. Lei Chu is a Board certified urologist, specializing in urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic organ prolapse and Da Vinci Robotic urological surgery. 
  • Urology

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  • Urology Residency: University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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  • English

  • Chinese

  • Mandarin

  • Spanish

Dr. Chu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Houston Healthcare West

      12141 Richmond Ave
      Houston, TX 77082
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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

      76%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      8% lower than the national average

      70%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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