Summary

Dr. Eric Chou is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease with 28 years of experience treating heart and circulatory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, followed by cardiovascular disease fellowship training at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Chou holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Chou practices at Riverside Cardiology Specialists in Newport News, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. His expertise includes diagnosing and treating chest pain and chest wall discomfort, helping patients understand the underlying causes of their symptoms. He performs essential cardiac tests including electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function, and stress testing to assess cardiovascular health during exercise. Patients consistently rate Dr. Chou highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Va Commonwealth Univ Hlth Sys, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Riverside Cardiology Specialists Newport News

12200 Warwick Blvd # 590BNewport News, VA 23601

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Eric Chou, MDDr. John Henry Reed, MDDr. Lopa Patel Hartke, MDDr. William Augustine Delacey, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePediatricsInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
28 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Newport News , VANorfolk , VANorfolk , VASuffolk , VA
Med School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Eric Chou

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Eric Chou has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Eric Chou has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Eric Chou holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Va Commonwealth Univ Hlth Sys, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine and Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine in 1998 and Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa in 1998.

NPI Number

Eric Chou's NPI number is 1982690772.

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Which hospitals is Eric Chou affiliated with?
Eric Chou is affiliated with Riverside Walter Reed Hospital.
What languages does Eric Chou speak?
Eric Chou speaks English.
Where is Eric Chou's office located?
Eric Chou's office is located at 12200 Warwick Blvd # 590B, Newport News, VA, 23601.

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