Eugenia Chu, MD| Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Head and Neck | MedStar Health
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
- Candidiasis
- 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-Open HMO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Sentara Health
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna HMO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- First Health PPO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Choice POS
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UHC Passport
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- BlueChoice Open Access
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Optimum Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA EPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-POS
- Navigate
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- OA Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice Fund PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- HighMark
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Network OA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Choice POS II
- IH-Indemnity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Administrators
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- First Health PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst EPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- POS OA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification:
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship: University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital (2015)
Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2014)
Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine (2009)