From Vietnam to Surgical Excellence: Dr. Chu immigrated to the US from Vietnam at age 8, and growing up, she was inspired by Mother Teresa to dedicate her life to helping others. That same inspiration guided her to become a surgeon, with the hope that she could transform lives in the most tangible way possible.

Breaking Barriers: As the first female resident in her surgical program, she learned to be proudly unconventional and lead with compassion. These qualities and her exceptional commitment to the profession earned Dr. Chu the title of “Best Overall Resident” — the first time a surgical resident had ever been chosen for the award at University of Florida Health Science Center.

1,000 Surgeries Later: Performing over 1,000 bariatric procedures gave Dr. Chu the gift of seeing her patients transform their lives, going from wheelchair-bound to walking… and even skipping! But her years of experience sparked a realization: that she was treating consequences rather than root causes.

The Unconventional Choice: After two decades of saving lives through bariatric surgery, Dr. Chu decided to focus her expertise on a new path: precision medicine with the goal of prevention over procedures. She created Chu Precision Health Center to address root causes before surgery becomes necessary.

Why Does This Matter to You? Dr. Chu’s surgical-level precision gives her an edge in the field of preventative medicine. Her understanding of the human body goes far beyond the surface, and her years performing bariatric surgery have brought her face-to-face with the consequences of waiting until it’s too late to address serious health concerns. That experience is what ultimately drove her to open Chu Precision Health Center — a practice built on the belief that the best time to take control of your health is before a crisis ever begins. Explore our services to see how we put that philosophy into action.