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Dr. Alfred Alan Show P Chu, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Amarillo Heart Group 1901 Port Ln, Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 358-4596

Overview
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Insurance

Brief Intro

A. Alan Chu, M.D. received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and his Medical Degree from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He completed his Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowships at Duke University Medical Center. Subsequently Dr. Chu was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke University from 1987 until 1990. In 1990, Dr. Chu relocated to Peoria, Illinois, and practiced cardiology until his relocation to Amarillo in 2006. Currently, he has continued his affiliation with Duke University as an Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine. Dr. Chu is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Chu is also Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology. He is a member of the Potter-Randall Medical Society, the Texas Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Chu has been the principal investigator for many clinical research studies designed to advance our knowledge, understanding, and treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome and heart attacks, patients with congestive heart failure and patients with high cholesterol. He is the Principal Investigator of multiple clinical trials that are ongoing at Amarillo Heart Clinical Research Institute. A. Alan Chu, M.D. practices Interventional Cardiology, Invasive and Clinical Cardiology. Dr. Chuâ€™s practice emphasizes Routine and Complex Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting; Diagnostic Right and Left Heart Catheterization; Diagnostic Coronary Angiograms; Physiological Testing including Nuclear Stress Tests and 2D Echocardiography; Clinical Cardiology including Heart Failure Management and Lipid Management. His practice also includes peripheral intervention and stent placement.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Duke University School Of Medicine - 1980

Languages Spoken

French
Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Amarillo Heart Group
1901 Port Ln, Amarillo, TX 79106
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology

Conditions Addressed

Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Hypertension (HTN)
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Heart Failure
Pericarditis
Ischemic Heart Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Conduction Disorders
Mitral Valvular Disease
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Angina Pectoris
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Aortic Valvular Disease

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Angioplasty
Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardioversion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Ambetter
Tricare
Medicare
Cigna
FirstCare Health Plans
CHAMPVA
AmeriGroup
Humana
UnitedHealthcare
Prominence Health Plan
Aetna

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60