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Biography

Jennifer Y. Chu, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon who sees patients in Dallas and Plano. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and upper extremity, including sports injuries, arthritis, nerve compression syndromes, fractures, tendon injuries, congenital hand conditions and complex trauma. Her expertise includes carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, wrist and elbow arthroscopy, reconstructive microsurgery, fracture care and minimally invasive nerve release procedures.


Dr. Chu is dedicated to helping patients relieve pain, restore function and regain independence through personalized treatment plans tailored to their goals and lifestyle. She provides both non-surgical and surgical treatment options for a wide range of hand and upper extremity conditions, utilizing advanced techniques to optimize recovery and outcomes.

A native of the Dallas area, Dr. Chu earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from Stanford University, graduating with honors and distinction in Biological Sciences and English. She received her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was awarded a full-tuition merit scholarship and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester before pursuing advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hamot.

Dr. Chu is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. She has been consistently recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor in Collin County and D Magazine's Best Doctors.

As part of Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics, Dr. Chu is backed by a comprehensive team of orthopedic experts across North Texas. Our extensive network offers specialized care for every part of the body, with convenient access through more than 30 locations. D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the "Face of Orthopedics" for 2026. Read more here.

Specialties

Hand and Wrist Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Elbow Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco at PGA Parkway

Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Education: Washington University School of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center (2012)
Fellowship: Hand Surgery, UPMC Hamot Medical Center (2013)

Ages Seen

Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics

Languages Spoken

English

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