Thomas P. Chu, MD

"Dr Thomas Chu received his Bachelor of Science degree cum laude from Rhodes College.  He received  his M.D. Degree from the University of Tennessee Heath Sciences Center and was awarded the Community Service Award.  He completed an Internal medicine residency and a dermatology residency at the University of Tennessee Memphis where he served as chief resident in dermatology.  He completed an American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery training fellowship before moving back to Memphis. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of the University of Tennessee DermPath department since 1992 and assists in training dermatology residents.     

Dr Chu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Dermatology.  He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.  Dr Chu is a member of the Tennessee Medical Association, the Memphis Medical Society, and the Memphis Dermatology Society of which he is a past president.  He is a current & past member of numerous other national cosmetic surgery societies. 

Dr. Chu has numerous medical publications and has authored a chapter in a textbook of dermatological cosmetic surgery. He has been recognized both nationally with a Best Doctors® award, a prestigious award identifying the most respected doctors in each specialty of medicine and locally through Memphis Most "Best Cosmetic Surgeons as well as the Memphis Flyer "Best Doctors."  He is annually recognized in the Memphis magazine's "Top Docs" issue."

"Thomas P. Chu, MD, PC is a clinic specializing in outpatient dermatologic and cosmetic surgery in Cordova, Tennessee, a suburb of Memphis adjacent to Germantown, Tennessee.

Its warm, thoughtful, and professional staff members understand the harmony between a person's appearance and positive self-image. They are committed to helping each patient achieve maximum results that will inspire self-confidence - allowing each person to enjoy life to the absolute fullest.

The doctors, nurses, and staff are committed to delivering the highest level of quality healthcare while ensuring the dignity, respect, and privacy of every patient.

The sculpture above was commissioned by Dr. Chu & created by the talented artist Brian Russell of Arlington, Tennessee.  It is titled "Striae" because of it brings to mind the strength and beauty of striated muscle. "