DAVID C. CHUA M.D.
David C. Chua, M.D., is the medical director for South Loop Endoscopy and for his practice Summit Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and has been serving the Chicago-area for more than 20 years.
Dr. Chua is a pioneer in advanced endoscopy techniques in the Midwest. He has been named a Top Gastroenterologist by Consumers’ Research Council of America, one of America's Top Physicians for Gastroenterology & Liver Specialists, and included several times in Castle Connolly Top Doctors.
Affiliated Hospitals
Education:
- Undergraduate - UST College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology; Clark Air Force Base Hospital of the US Pacific Air Force; Manila, Philippines
- Medical School - UST College of Medicine and Surgery; Manila, Philippines
- Residency - Wayne State University; Detroit Medical Center and Henry Ford Hospital: Detroit, Michigan
- GI Fellowship - Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center; Chicago, IL
- Hepatology Fellowship- University of Chicago; Chicago, IL
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Tagalog/Filipino
- Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Fellowship: Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Member of the American College of Gastroenterology
- Chief, Department of Gastroenterology, St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center
- Medical Director, Summit Center of Clinical Research
- Medical Director, Summit Surgicare
Areas of Focus:
- Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Disorders of the Biliary Tree and Pancreas
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Irritable Bowel Disease
- Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Weight Loss and Digestive Disease Wellness
Certificates
Diplomate
American Board of Internal Medicine
Received Sep.16,1987
Diplomate
American Board of Gastroenterology
Received Nov. 07, 1989
Wallstent Biliary Endoprosthesis
Implant Certification
Received 1994
Awards
