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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Douglas Chu identified specializing in OphthalmologyOphthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. No Sub Specialty.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Ophthalmology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Douglas Chu accepts the following plans for Humana at 1441 Kapiolani Blvd:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Chu is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Kapiolani Medical Center At Pali Momi
98-1079 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI

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Education

Dr. Chu attended medical school at Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and graduated in 1988 having 39 years experience. . Advanced training program of a internship in Internal Medicine was conducted at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Additional residency training in Ophthalmology was conducted at Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, NY.. Advanced training program of a fellowship in Ophthalmology was conducted at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Douglas Chu MD as:

• Douglas F Chu
• D Chu

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