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Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD

Accepting New Patients

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Professional interests include: ovarian cyst, seroma (serous fluid collection), non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), and more.

2901 K Street Suite 209
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 744-2627

Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD is a gynecologist in Sacramento, CA specializing in gynecology. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD is affiliated with Sutter Independent Physicians (SIP), Sutter Health, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Hill Physicians and Surgery Center Division.

Office Locations

Address:

2277 Fair Oaks Boulevard Suite 355 An Ob/gyn Partnership
Sacramento, CA 95825

Address:

2901 K Street Suite 209
Sacramento, CA 95816

Some issues Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2015

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2015

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	9

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD From 2013 - 2015

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	4
High Cholesterol	6
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Independent Physicians (SIP)

Sutter Health

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

Hill Physicians

Surgery Center Division

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Anthem, AARP, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Blue Shield, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Accepted Sutter Health Plus Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Western Health Advantage (WHA), Central Health, Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO: HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS) and Hill Physicians Care Solutions.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Anthem

AARP

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Blue Shield

Health Net

UnitedHealthcare

Accepted Sutter Health Plus Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Western Health Advantage (WHA)

Central Health

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO: HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD has an average of 2.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sacramento, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Wenin Chu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$424 LO LOESTRIN FE $24	$400
AbbVie Inc.	$321 Liletta $80	ORIAHNN $78	LO LOESTRIN FE $75	Orilissa $68	Humira $20
CooperSurgical, Inc.	$297 Other GYN Products $148	PARAGARD $109	Endosee $22	Uterine Manipulators & Injectors $18
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$166 MD cobas Instruments and Reagents $149	MD NAP qPCR $17
AbbVie, Inc.	$146 Orilissa $107	Lupron $39
Other	$1,009 NURTEC ODT $132	ClosureFast $100	Makena $72	AirSeal $71	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $58	Other $575

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,892
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$400
Education	$72

Biography

Dr. Michael Chu is a physician who specializes in gynecology. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Hill Physicians, and Sutter Independent Physicians (SIP). Dr. Chu is a graduate of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis. His average patient rating is 2.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chu can accept Blue Shield, Anthem, and Health Net, as well as other insurance carriers. Hill Physicians reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Sacramento, CA.