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Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA

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Specializes in: Glaucoma

Baylor College of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: eye problems, cataract surgery, glaucoma

1977 Butler Boulevard 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 798-6100

Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA is an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX specializing in glaucoma. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1999 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Luke's Health and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX.

Office Locations

Address:

1977 Butler Boulevard 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

4500 South Lancaster Road North Texas Vhcs (549)
Dallas, TX 75216

Address:

6550 Fannin Street Suite 1501
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

Room: Neur - C 109
Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

“Dr. Yvonne Chu, chief of ophthalmology at Harris Health System's Ben Taub Hospital and associate professor of ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine, said early detection of diabetic...”—"New software quickly screens for signs of diabetic eye disease", Houston Chronicle, August 2013

doctor visit	74
eye procedures	1854
injections	19
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	138
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	101
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

doctor visit	56
eye procedures	1284
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	114
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	76
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	31
eye procedures	1041
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	136
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	122
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	39
eye procedures	1038
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	79
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	59
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	7
eye procedures	779
injections	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	94
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	58
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	16
eye procedures	69
injections	43

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	45
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

eye procedures	58
injections	71

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	22
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

eye procedures	36
injections	38

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	20
eye procedures	20
injections	33

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and photocoagulation.

doctor visit	37
eye procedures	694
injections	39
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Female	166
Male	110

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	62
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	150
Hispanic	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	41
75 to 84	91
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	108

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1999. She completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (2024)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

St. Luke's Health

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Yvonne I-Fang Chu, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$1,930 Kahook Dual Blade $1,190	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $741
Allergan Inc.	$1,329 LUMIGAN $416	XEN $286	COMBIGAN $96	RESTASIS $82	LASTACAFT $24	Other $425
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,272 Hydrus Microstent $552	Centurion $251	AcrySof $153	PANOPTIX $150	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $112	Other $53
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$1,266 iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $377	Photrexa $263	iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 $166	iStent inject W $162	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $143	Other $155
Optos, Inc.	$1,232 P200TxE $827	California $404
Other	$6,691 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $720	OMNI Surgical System $546	VYZULTA $544	Rocklatan $532	Hydrus Microstent $449	Other $3,900

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,995
Entertainment	$677
Gift	$48

Biography

Dr. Yvonne Chu specializes in glaucoma and practices in Houston, TX and Dallas, TX. Dr. Chu's areas of expertise include glaucoma and cataract surgery. She is affiliated with St. Luke's Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Baylor College of Medicine. She has an open panel in Houston, TX according to St. Luke's Health. She attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Chu completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Chu (or staff) speaks Mandarin and Spanish.