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Dr. Alan Chu, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.2 (25)
Map Pin Small Palmetto Bay, FL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alan Chu, MD

Dr. Alan Chu, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Palmetto Bay, FL. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School and is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson South Community Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients rated Dr. Chu an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Chu works at South Florida ENT Associates in Palmetto Bay, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss and Enlarged Turbinates along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chu's Office Locations

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    South Florida ENT Associates
    9275 Sw 152nd St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 255-5995

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baptist Hospital Of Miami
  • Doctors Hospital
  • Homestead Hospital
  • Mariners Hospital
  • South Miami Hospital
  • West Kendall Baptist Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Jackson South Community Hospital
  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Enlarged Turbinates
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Enlarged Turbinates
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Dizziness
Outer Ear Infection
Sinusitis
Tinnitus
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Chronic Tonsillitis
Earwax Buildup
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Vertigo
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Dysphagia
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
TMJ
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Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Balloon Sinuplasty
Ear Tube Placement
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroidectomy
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Laryngitis
Adenoiditis
Age Related Hearing Loss
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergies
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Black Hairy Tongue
Bone Cancer
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Cleft Hard Palate
Cleft Palate
Cochlear Otosclerosis
Common Cold
Ear Abscess
Ear Cancer
Ear Cellulitis
Facial Nerve Disorder
Headache
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Hearing Loss
Hyperparathyroidism
Lip Cancer
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Meniere's Disease
Nose Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Parosmia
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Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Pollen Allergy
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrush
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Vocal Cord Polyp
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Aeroallergen Hyposensitization Therapy
Allergy Shots
Audiometry
Blepharoplasty
Botox® Injection
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Desensitization
Ear Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facial Reconstruction
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Glossectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Myringotomy
Nasal Surgery
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1679725048
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • UCLA Hospital & Center For Health Scis
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Brown University Providence
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alan Chu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chu accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Chu has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chu works at South Florida ENT Associates in Palmetto Bay, FL. View the full address on Dr. Chu’s profile.

    Dr. Chu has seen patients for Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss and Enlarged Turbinates, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Chu speaks Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Chu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chu.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Chu, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Chu appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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