Dr. Cong-Qiu Chu, MD

Dr. Cong-Qiu Chu is a rheumatologist who has dedicated over four decades to helping patients manage complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences and brings 43 years of specialized experience to his practice. Dr. Chu is multilingual, speaking Spanish, French, German, and English to better serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Chu practices at Oregon Health and Science University Hospital in Portland, Oregon, and maintains affiliations with Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center Montlake. He specializes in treating rheumatoid arthritis and joint stiffness, helping patients regain mobility and manage chronic pain. His expertise includes managing giant cell arteritis, a serious inflammatory condition affecting blood vessels. Dr. Chu performs infusion therapy to deliver specialized medications and conducts diagnostic tests including creatinine clearance assessments and alkaline phosphatase …evaluations to monitor patient health.