Dr. Emily Chu, MD
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Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · See training
Board certification listed
Dermatology · See credentials
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Specialty
Dermatologist
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases.
Treatments & procedures
- Accutane medication
- Dermatopathology
- Alopecia injection
- Melanoma
- Benign skin procedure
- Inherited skin tumor syndromes
- Cosmetic botox injection
- Cutaneous reactions to targeted and immunotherapies
- Cryotherapy for skin
- Drainage of skin cyst
- Dressing of skin
- Isolated limb perfusion
- Keloid injection
- Malignant skin procedure
- Nail lifting (Onycholysis)
- Skin check
- Skin removal surgery
- Wart injection
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Yale UniversityUndergraduate · Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology · BS · Completed 1999
- University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineMedical school
- Yale UniversityGraduate school · Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology · MS · Completed 1999
- University of PennsylvaniaGraduate school · Cell and Molecular Biology · PhD · Completed 2005
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterResidency
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship
Board certifications
- DermatologyCertification
Awards and honors
- Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025Philadelphia magazine
About
Dr. Emily Chu is a dermatologist in Philadelphia who evaluates and treats conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. Her listed care includes melanoma, skin checks, dermatopathology, cryotherapy, skin surgery, acne treatment with Accutane, and procedures for benign and malignant skin conditions. She earned degrees from Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania and completed training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the University of Pennsylvania Health System. She speaks English and Mandarin Chinese and has been recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025.
- Languages spoken
- English
- Chinese - Mandarin
- NPI
- 1689874935
- Primary taxonomy
- 207N00000X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Emily Chu's specialty?
She is a dermatologist, with care focused on conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.
What types of conditions or procedures are listed for Dr. Chu?
Listed services include melanoma care, skin checks, dermatopathology, cryotherapy, skin surgery, and treatment for benign and malignant skin conditions.
Where does Dr. Chu practice?
She practices in Philadelphia, PA, at 3400 Civic Center Blvd., 1-330s Perelman Center.
What training, languages, or recognition are listed for Dr. Chu?
She trained at Yale University, the University of Pennsylvania, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the University of Pennsylvania Health System. She speaks English and Mandarin Chinese and was recognized in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025.