Michael Chu, DO
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

4.9 out of 5 –
New patient visits
Piedmont Physicians Sports and Spine Specialists
105 Collier Rd NW, Suite 1030 Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone
404-609-5553Fax
404-609-5560
Michael Chu, DO, earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Tufts Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in bioengineering from University of California Berkeley and is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for 7 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Chu was practicing at Kaiser Permanente.
Dr. Chu specializes in spine and sports conditions that include neck and low back pain, tailbone pain, joint pain, and musculoskeletal pain. Treatments include variety of procedures which include: Epidural steroid injections, Facet injections and medial branch blocks, Radiofrequency ablations, Spinal cord stimulator trial, Shoulder, hip, and knee injections including genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, Sacroiliac joint injections and radiofrequency ablation, and Piriformis injections.
Dr. Chu has a special interest in partnering with people to overcome their pain so they can live the lives they want to live. In his spare time, Dr. Chu enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, basketball and mountain biking. Dr. Chu is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for 7 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Chu was practicing at Kaiser Permanente.
Dr. Chu specializes in spine and sports conditions that include neck and low back pain, tailbone pain, joint pain, and musculoskeletal pain. Treatments include variety of procedures which include: Epidural steroid injections, Facet injections and medial branch blocks, Radiofrequency ablations, Spinal cord stimulator trial, Shoulder, hip, and knee injections including genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, Sacroiliac joint injections and radiofrequency ablation, and Piriformis injections.
Dr. Chu has a special interest in partnering with people to overcome their pain so they can live the lives they want to live. In his spare time, Dr. Chu enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, basketball and mountain biking. Dr. Chu is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Provider Information
Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Tufts Medical Center
Residency, 2019
UCLA spine center
Fellowship, 2020
Hemet Valley Medical Center
Internship, 2016
Western University of Health Science
Medical Education, 2015
Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
394 ratings,
165 reviews
10/3/2025
He was A1A doctor
10/3/2025
Doctor Chu was great for helping me mentally and physically. I believe he wants to make me feel better Thank You
9/18/2025
He is a wonderful doctor and I recommend him to everyone going thru the same issues as I,Äôm going thru
9/5/2025
He cares and he listens
9/1/2025
Dr. Chu has always friendly and professional. He is a good listener.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Conditions Treated
acute back pain
acute sports related back pain
adaptive sports evaluation
adolescent disc herniation
amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome rehabilitation
ankle pain
ankle rehabilitation
arm steroid injection
back injury
back muscle injury
back muscle pain
back pain
bursitis of the hip
cancer pain
carpal tunnel syndrome (cts)
cervical epidural steroid injections
cervical myelopathy
cervical radiculopathy
cervical spinal stenosis
cervical spine evaluation
cervical spine injection
cervical spine injection evaluation
cervical spine steroid injection
cervical spondylosis
coccydynia
coccyx injury
cortisone injection
degenerative spine conditions
diabetic neuropathy
disability evaluation
dynamic activities for rehabilitative therapy
elbow injection
electromyography
epidural injection
exercise prescription
facet injection
facet joint syndrome
failed back surgery syndrome
functional movement disorders
functional pain disorders
gait analysis
gait therapies
ganglion of impar blocks
genicular nerve blocks
hip joint injection
hip osteoarthritis
hip pain
hip sprain
ilioinguinal nerve blocks
iliotibial band friction syndrome
interventional pain management
joint injection
knee injection
knee pain
kyphosis
late effect of spinal cord injury
lesions of sciatic nerve
long thoracic neuropathy
lumbar spinal stenosis
lumbar spine epidural steroid injection
lumbar spine evaluation
lumbar spine injection
lumbar spine injection evaluation
lumbar spondylosis
lumbar sympathetic blocks
lumbosacral radiculopathy
medial branch blocks
meralgia paresthetica
musculoskeletal injection
musculoskeletal pain
neck pain
neck rehabilitation
neck sprain
nerve block
nerve compression syndrome
neuralgia
neuritis
neuromodulation
neuropathy
occipital nerve block
occipital neuralgia
pain clinic
pain management
paresthesia
patellofemoral arthritis
peripheral neuropathy
persistent pain after orthopedic surgery
piriformis syndrome
plexopathy
post laminectomy syndrome
post radiation pain
post thoracotomy chest pain
postherpetic neuralgia
primary spine care
radiofrequency denervation
radiofrequency rhizotomy
reflex sympathetic dystrophy
rotator cuff impingement
sacroiliac (si) steroid injection
sciatica
scoliosis
shoulder injection
spinal cord injury rehabilitation
spinal cord stimulator
spinal stenosis
spine injection
spine pain
spondylolisthesis
spondylosis
sports injury rehabilitation
sports medicine injuries
sports related injury
stellate ganglion blocks
thoracic herniated disc
thoracic spine epidural steroid injection
trigger point injection
ulnar neuropathy
ultrasound guided arthrocentesis
viscosupplementation
Virtual care available
For COVID-19 symptoms/testing, fever, cough, colds, UTI, allergies and more.
Self-pay or Insurance
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Piedmont Physicians Sports and Spine Specialists
105 Collier Rd NW, Suite 1030 Atlanta, GA 30309
