DR. HU - Facial Plastic Surgeon
“It’s natural to take steps to look your best”
About Dr. Hu
Dr. Hu is double board certified in Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. Her specialized training provides her an in depth understanding of facial anatomy, structure, and function.
Her eye for natural beauty, attention to detail, honest and welcoming approach to patients, has her patients returning.
Dr. Hu's expertise includes rhinoplasty - primary and revision, eye rejuvenation, facelifts, and skin cancer reconstructions of the face and neck. She believes in a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation targeting problem areas with procedures and encouraging maintenance with treatments and skin care products.
Philosophy
"I strive to provide facial consultations and services in a warm and inviting manner. Each patient has a unique face and specific needs. I attend to all these factors and provide a balanced, natural result that rejuvenates the face without an obvious procedural look."
Profile
Growing up in the greater Houston area, Dr. Hu attended Cornell University for undergraduate studies and graduated cum laude as a College Scholar majoring in cultural anthropology and biochemistry. She completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha in the top 10 percent of her class. During her residency and fellowship training at Louisiana State University Health – Shreveport, she authored several articles in Laryngoscope and American Journal of Otolaryngology.
She has been awarded the resident research award by the highly esteemed Triologic Society as well as the fellowship research award by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery. She has authored and co-authored a number of articles on stem cell research and skin flaps. Dr. Hu is also co-author of a chapter in Ethnic Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery.
Credentials
Education
1998 - 2002, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Bachelor of Arts, College Scholar graduating with honors in Biochemistry and Anthropology
2004 - 2008, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, Doctor of Medicine, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha
2008 - 2013, Louisiana State University Health - Shreveport, LA, Residency in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
2013 - 2014, Louisiana State University Health – Shreveport, LA, Fellowship in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Memberships
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Triological Society
Harris County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association
Chinese American Doctors Association of Houston
Awards
2015 Gillies Award, Facial Plastics Fellow Research Award, American Association of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
John E. Bordley, MD Resident Research Award, Southern Section of the Triologic Society Meeting 2012
Alpha Omega Alpha, 2008
Fellowships/Scholarships: Cornell Tradition Einhorn Family Fellowship; Dean’s Scholar Fellowship ’01; Unocal Scholarship ’98–‘01; National Honor Society Scholarship ’98; Cornell Alumni Association of Greater Houston Scholarship ’99,’00; Ned Arps Scholarship ‘01; Jasmin Schoellkopf Scholarship ’01, Medical Student Summer Research Grant 2005
Hospital Privileges
Houston Physicians Hospital, 333 N. Texas Ave, Webster, TX 77598
Doctor’s United Surgery Center, 5146 Preston Ave, Pasadena, TX 77505
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, 11920 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 350, Houston, TX 77089
Bay Area Surgicare Center, 502 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, 500 W. Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
Houston Methodist Clear Lake, 18300 Houston Methodist Dr., Nassau Bay, TX 77058