Eugenia Chu, MD| Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Head and Neck | MedStar Health
Eugenia Chu, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Head and Neck, Plastic Surgery
Languages: English
(202) 444-0555
About me
Gina Chu, MD, is a facial plastic surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and an assistant professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Chu is double board certified in facial plastic surgery by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Chu's clinical interests focus on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Her special interests include: functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, skin cancer reconstructions and facial rejuvenation procedures including both surgical and minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Chu's main areas of clinical expertise include:
• Functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty
• Facial rejuvenation procedures
• Skin cancer reconstruction
• Scar revision
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adenoiditis
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Middle Ear
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Ear Infection
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Floor Of Mouth Cancer
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Laryngitis
- Migraine
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasal Septal Deviation
- Neck Cancer Surgery
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotid Gland Disorders
- Ptosis Repair
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Sinus Infections
- Sinus Tumor
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Snoring Disorders
- Somatoform Disorder
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Swallowing Disorders
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsil Stones
- Tracheal Disorders
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vocal Cord Lesions
- Vocal Cord Polyps
- Voice Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adenoiditis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
- Benign Neoplasm Of Middle Ear
- Candidiasis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Cholesteatoma
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Congenital Malformations Of Ear
- Congenital Malformations Of Face And Neck
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Coughing Up Blood
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dystonia
- Ear Canal Infection
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Earwax Buildup
- Effects Of Air Pressure And Water Pressure
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Floor Of Mouth Cancer
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Jaw Diseases
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Cancer
- Larynx Disorders
- Lip Cancer
- Mastoiditis
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasal Septal Deviation
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Mucosa Disease
- Oral Thrush
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Parotid Gland Disorders
- Patulous Eustachian Tube
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Salivary Gland Stones
- Sinus Infections
- Sinus Tumor
- Snoring Disorders
- Somatoform Disorder
- Speech Disturbances
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Superficial Mycoses
- Swallowing Disorders
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsil Stones
- Tracheal Disorders
- Turbinate Bone Disorders
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vocal Cord Lesions
- Vocal Cord Polyps
- Voice Disorders
- Voice Strain
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Biopsy Of Salivary Gland
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cochlear Implant Adjustment
- Control Nasal Hemorrhage Anterior Complex
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Dizziness And Balance Treatment
- Ear Drum Repair
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Ear Tube Insertion
- Ear Tube Replacement
- Earlobe Repair
- Excision Of External Ear
- Facial Bone Contouring
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Fracture Nasal Inferior Turbinate
- Hearing Aid Fitting
- Hearing Loss Prevention
- Hoarseness Treatment
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Intranasal Lesion Excision
- Laryngeal Cancer Treatment
- Laryngoscopy With Biopsy
- Lavage By Cannulation, Maxillary Sinus
- Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment
- Nasal Endoscopy With Concha Bullosa Resection
- Nasal Endoscopy With Sphenoidotomy
- Nasal Septal Button Placement
- Nasal Septal Perforation Repair
- Nasal Stricture Repair
- Neck Cancer Surgery
- Ostectomy
- Paramyotonia Congenita Treatment
- Parathyroid Cancer Treatment
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotid Gland Surgery
- Percutaneous Tracheostomy
- Ptosis Repair
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment
- Salivary Gland Stone Removal
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Sore Throat Management
- Speech Therapy
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Throat Cancer Treatment
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Thyroid Nodule Treatment
- Tongue Release
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillitis Treatment
- Turbinate Ablation
- Turbinate Excision
- Turbinate Reduction With Radiofrequency
- Turbinate Submucous Resection
- Vestibuloplasty
- Voice Box Cancer Treatment
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-POS
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Network OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- POS OA
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA EPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UHC Passport
- First Health PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice POS II
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- OA Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Employee Health Plan
- HighMark
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Navigate
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna VA Exchange
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- TRICARE East Select
- First Health PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
Board Certification: American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship: University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital (2015)
Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2014)
Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine (2009)