Dr. Lawrence Chu MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
5623 168th Pl Se Bellevue WA, 98006About
Dr. Lawrence Chu practices Emergency Medicine in Bellevue, WA. Dr. Chu assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Chu examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1984
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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