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Michael Chu, MD, Plastic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center

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Plastic Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Breast Reconstruction, Head & Neck, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Wound Healing

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2014 - 2015
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2011 - 2014
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • Chicago Medical School
    Chicago Medical SchoolMSc, Applied Physiology, 2001 - 2002
  • UCLA
    UCLAB.S., Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, 1995 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2006 - 2011
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident Leadership Grant & Travel Grant AAO-HNS, 2008-2010
  • Research Grant Richmond Eye & Ear Foundation, 2009

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of Neurologic Trauma and Motorcycle Helmet Use in Drivers vs Passengers  
    Sunil S Tholpady, Imtiaz Munshi, Sarah Sasor, Tyler A Evans, Michael W Chu, Stephen Duquette, JAMA
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes and Factors Associated with Patient Satisfaction After Surgical Treatment of Facial Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer  
    Sarah E Sasor, Julia A Cook, Michael W Chu, Sunil S Tholpady, William A Wooden, Adam C Cohen, JAMA
  • Tracheostoma Reconstruction with the Supraclavicular Artery Island Flap  
    Chu, Michael, Levy JM, Friedlander PL, Chiu ES, Annals of Plastic Surgery, 6/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Late-Start Days Increase OR Times.
    Michael W. Chu, MD, New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgery Residents' Night, New York, NY, 1/1/2014
  • Pediatric Thenar Flaps: a Case Series.
    Michael W. Chu, MD, American Association for Hand Surgery, Naples, FL, 1/1/2013
  • Transoral Robotic Surgery.
    Michael W. Chu, MD, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, Norfolk, VA, 5/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Botox May Quiet Chronic Cough
    Botox May Quiet Chronic CoughMay 27th, 2010

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations