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Dr. Lei Chu, MD

Urology*
4.2 (38)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lei Chu, MD

Dr. Lei Chu, MD is an Urology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Urology, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West and Houston Methodist West Hospital. Dr. Chu, completed a residency at Urology Residency: University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Upmc). Patients rated Dr. Chu an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Chu works at Practice in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Incontinence along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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

  1. 1
    Lei Chu Urology Pllc
    12121 Richmond Ave Ste 407, Houston, TX 77082 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 497-1100
  2. 2
    Hca Houston Healthcare West
    12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 497-1100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Houston Healthcare West
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

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Urinary Incontinence
Uroflowmetry
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)

Treatment frequency



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.
Urinary Incontinence
Uroflowmetry
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Bladder Cancer
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Hydronephrosis
Hypogonadism
Kidney Stones
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Overactive Bladder
Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Testicular Dysfunction
Ureteral Stones
Urethral Stricture
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Cystometry
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Cystitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Cancer
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Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Infection
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Epididymitis
Epididymo - Orchitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Genital Warts
Hydrocele
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypospadias
Interstitial Cystitis
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Male Infertility
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Orchitis
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Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pelvic Abscess
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Posthitis
Premature Ejaculation
Priapism
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Prostate Cyst
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Pyonephrosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Hypofunction
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Undescended Testicles
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stones
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections
Adrenalectomy
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Complex Penile Surgery
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Kidney Surgery
Lithotripsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Orchiectomy
Penile Implants
Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy
Urethral Dilation
Urethral Sling
Urinary Incontinence Surgery
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery
Vaginoplasty
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
Vasectomy Reversal
Wound Repair
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    4.2
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    Based on 38 ratings
    Patient Ratings (38)
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    4 Star
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    1 Star
    (7)
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    About Dr. Lei Chu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1831354851
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Urology Residency: University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Upmc)
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Rice University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Lei 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 has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chu has seen patients for Urinary Incontinence, 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 Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish.

    38 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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