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(832) 263-1177

Dr. Luis Chug, MD

Accepting New Patients

Pulmonary Disease Critical Care

Sleep Medicine

Dr. Luis E. Chug received his medical degree from Universidad de San Martin de Porres in Lima, Peru, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, New York. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicin...

Dr. Luis E. Chug received his medical degree from Universidad de San Martin de Porres in Lima, Peru, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, New York. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine in Kansas City, followed by a fellowship in sleep medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Board certified in internal medicine, critical care, pulmonary disease and sleep medicine, Dr. Chug has practiced medicine since 2005. His clinical interests include sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep disorders.

Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Chug provides individualized care to adult and geriatric patients using state-of-the-art medical therapy. He strives to educate his patients on their conditions and believes that the key to developing a quality relationship between patient and doctor is listening. His patients appreciate the way he takes time to listen to their problems and connect with them.

Dr. Chug was nominated for Physician of the Year in 2020 and 2021 by the American College of Chest Physicians and is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

A resident of the Heights, Dr. Chug enjoys jiu-jitsu, soccer, salsa dancing and spending time with his family. He and his wife have two children.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (832) 263-1177

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Pulmonary Disease Critical Care
  • Sleep Medicine
Medical Education

Universidad de San Martin de Porres 2003

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Fellowship

University of Kansas at Kansas City - Academic Affairs 2013, University of Texas at Houston 2014

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital 2008

PCP Number

110000050610

Clinical Interests
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • COPD
  • Sepsis
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • COPD
  • Sepsis
  • Sleep Disorders
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Cities Served

Bellaire, Houston

Zip Codes Served

77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, ...

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Memorial Hermann
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • HMO Blue Texas
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Multiplan
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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