Dr. Luis Chu M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1970 Golf St Sarasota FL, 34236About
Dr. Luis Chu is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Chu specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1990
University of Florida College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Awards
- Florida Super Doctors 2009 - Gulf Coast Edition 2009
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
- Member ASCO
Fellowships
- HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY, DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, DURHAM, NC 1993
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