Matthew Chu, M.D., wants every patient at Reston ENT to leave with a sense that they were heard and clear answers to the questions and concerns that brought them in. A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Chu treats adults and children for the full range of ear, nose, and throat conditions at Reston ENT in Northern Virginia.
“I try to really take my time with patients to listen to all their complaints and try to answer all their questions,” he says.
Patients often become frustrated with medical care when they feel rushed or leave without understanding what comes next. As Dr. Chu begins his career at Reston ENT, he is making careful conversation part of the way he practices.
Specialty: Adult and pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat)
Board certification: Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
Medical school: University of Maryland School of Medicine (magna cum laude; Alpha Omega Alpha)
Residency: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, including nearly a year at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Clinical interests: Nasal obstruction, sinus disease, sleep apnea, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, parotid surgery, and head and neck tumors
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Dr. Chu grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and studied medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University of Cincinnati.
At Reston ENT, he plans to keep a broad practice. He has a particular interest in head and neck care, including thyroid and parotid conditions. He also enjoys sinus surgery and helping patients with nasal obstruction.
Pediatric care is another important part of that work. Dr. Chu spent part of his residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where he gained extensive experience caring for children.
“I did a lot of training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and worked with a lot of kids,” he says. “That’s something that I’m interested in as well.”
During residency, Dr. Chu traveled to Uganda with one of his head and neck surgery mentors. For nearly a week, he worked alongside a team performing complex head and neck and reconstructive procedures.
“It was a really unique opportunity,” he says.
What stood out to Dr. Chu was the support surrounding the surgery. Local clinicians cared for patients before the visiting team arrived and throughout recovery, so treatment continued after the team left.
Travel is one of the first things Dr. Chu mentions when asked about life outside medicine. “If I can get out of the country, I try my best to travel around the world,” he says. Before joining Reston ENT, he made time for trips to Japan and Norway.
At home, Dr. Chu enjoys cooking and stays active by running and going to the gym. Outside the clinic, his family is growing: His brother is expecting a child, and Dr. Chu is preparing to become an uncle.
With the baby on the way, he is making family time a priority. “I’m really just trying to spend as much time with family as I can,” he says.
Dr. Chu sees adults and children for a range of ear, nose, and throat concerns. To ask about an appointment, call Reston ENT at (703) 787-3322 or book online.
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