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Daniel Chu, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Birmingham, AL

DanielI-HsinChuMD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Birmingham, AL

Professor and Division Director Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery Department of Surgery

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  • Office

    1922 7th Avenue South
    KB 427, Section of Gastrointestinal Surgery, UAB
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Phone+1 205-975-1932

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Clinic2013 - 2014
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2013
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • Yale
    YaleBS, MCDB, Cum laude, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2013 - 2014
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Low Health Literacy May Be a Risk Factor for Postoperative Infection
    Low Health Literacy May Be a Risk Factor for Postoperative InfectionAugust 24th, 2020
  • Impact of Low Health Literacy on Surgical Outcomes to Be Addressed During ACS Virtual Press Conference (August 24)
    Impact of Low Health Literacy on Surgical Outcomes to Be Addressed During ACS Virtual Press Conference (August 24)August 20th, 2020
  • UAB Partnership Further Enhancing Recovery After Surgery
    UAB Partnership Further Enhancing Recovery After SurgeryFebruary 8th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Dr. Daniel Chu, Dr. Daniel Chu, MD, Dr. D Chu, Dr. Daniel I-Hsin Chu