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Dr. Yijia Chu, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 40
Dr. Yijia Chu, MD
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Dr. Yijia Chu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Dr. Yijia Chu, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 40
Grand Rapids, MI
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14 years of experience
Dr. Yijia Chu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Dr. Yijia Chu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has 14 years experience. They graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2010 and completed a residency at UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR.They currently practice at SHMG Spine & Pain Management Grand Rapids and are affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and University of Michigan Health - West. At present, Dr. Chu received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 111 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chu also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Chu is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Pain
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Chronic Pain
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Chronic Pain
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Arthritis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer Pain
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Myelopathy
Neuropathy
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pinched Nerve
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Tendonitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Celiac Plexus Block
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Epidural Block
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Block
Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Nerve Blocks
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection

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Locations

  1. 1 SHMG Spine & Pain Management Grand Rapids
    1900 Wealthy St SE Ste 290, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:15
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00

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4.5
Based on 111 Reviews
5 Stars (85)
4 Stars (13)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Nov 26, 2023
Dr. Chu is always professional and has a good sense of humor as well. He has helped me so much these last few years. Dr. Chu and his staff are great at what they do. Very thankful I was referred to him!
Matthew Patterson — Nov 26, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr Chu is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied Molecular Biology and conducted research in antibody-directed novel therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegenerative disease. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2010, when he graduated with honors and stayed in Ann Arbor to complete both his residency training in Anesthesiology and fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the University of Michigan Hospitals prior to joining the Javery Pain Institute in 2015.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Yijia Chu, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2010. He specializes in Pain Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Michigan / Ann Arbor
    2011
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Yijia Chu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chu's profile.

Dr. Yijia Chu, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and University of Michigan Health - West.

Yes, Dr. Yijia Chu, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

    200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • University of Michigan Health - West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, MI