Albert Wu, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, Mandarin
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: June 2022
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My Biography
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Professional Background
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Professional Associations
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Hobbies and Interests
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Awards & Publications
Dr. Albert Wu is a board-certified, fellowship-trained allergist. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in biology and East Asian studies. He received his medical degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Medicine at San Antonio in 2014. He completed his Internal Medicine residency in 2017, followed by an Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology fellowship in 2019 at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Dr. Wu has conducted extensive research and co-authored multiple papers on varying topics related to allergies and immunology. Prior to joining Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 2022, Dr. Wu cared for patients in private practice in Houston from 2019 to 2022.
Dr. Wu enjoys hiking outdoors, traveling, playing sports, reading, science fiction, and playing the piano.
Fun Facts
The best advice Dr. Wu has ever received is “Smile every day!”
The most exotic place he has visited is Taiwan. “I love the culture, beautiful sites, and delicious food.”
Not everyone knows this about Dr. Wu, but a minor planet is named after him and he has a twin brother.
As a child, Dr. Wu wanted to be an astronaut because of his love of science and anything space related.
Awards
- The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Outstanding Overall Fellow 2018 – 2019 Nominee – across 26 medicine and surgery specialties
- UTMB Allergy Fellowship – Chief Fellow 2018 – 2019
- American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Meeting 2018 – FIT Bowl semi-finalist
- American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology-2018 Travel Scholarship recipient
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology-2018 and 2019 Domestic Fellow-In-Training Travel Scholarship recipient
- UTMB Internal Medicine Resident of the Month, August 2016
- Washington University in St. Louis Dean's List in the School of Arts and Sciences, fall 2008, spring 2008, fall 2009, and spring 2009
- National Merit Scholar/Scholarship recipient, 2005
- Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, 2003 Third Grand Prize Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, 2004 finalist
- Siemens Westinghouse Science Search, 2005 finalist
- Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, 2001 finalist
Publications and Presentations
- Wu, AY., Sur, S., Grant, JA. Editorial for “Treating insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) in horses by active vaccination against Interleukin-5.” Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018;142(4):1060-1061.
- Wu, AY., Sur, S., Grant, JA, Tripple, J. “IL-4/IL-13 versus IL-5: A comparison of molecular targets in biologic therapy for the treatment of severe asthma.” Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2019;19(1):30-37.
- Wu, A., Moore, K., Wu, W., Wholey, M. "The Transpedal Approach for Peripheral Intervention: Innovative or Alternative?" Endovascular Today. 2015;14(1):48-53.
- Wu, A., Good, C., Downs, JR., Fine, MJ., Pugh, MJ., Anzueto, A., Mortensen, EM. "The Association of Cardioprotective Medications with Pneumonia-Related Outcomes." Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2012;80(4):S241-S242.
- Wholey, M., Wu, A., Nowak, I., Wu, W. "CTA and the Circle of Willis." Endovascular Today. 2009;8(5):33-44.
- Wu, AY., Fujise, K., Pinkaew, D., Grant, JA., Sur, S., Tripple, JW. Elevated Serum Fortilin Levels In Subjects With Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria. The Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society (TAAIS) Annual Meeting 2019. Austin, TX. April 6, 2019.
- Wu, AY., Chambliss, J., Patel, H., Sur, S., Grant, JA., Stevenson-Lerner, H. Lymphocytic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (L-HES) With Eosinophilic Cholangitis. Fellow-In-Training case presentation. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting 2018. Orlando, FL. March 3, 2018.
- Wu, AY., Chambliss, J., Patel, H., Sur, S., Grant, JA., Stevenson-Lerner, H. Lymphocytic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (L-HES) With Eosinophilic Cholangitis. Lymphocytic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (L-HES) with Eosinophilic Cholangitis. The Greater Houston Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society (GHAAIS). Houston, TX. April 18, 2018.
- Wu, AY., Mortensen, E. The Association of Cardioprotective Medications with Pneumonia-Related Outcomes. Medical Student Training in Aging Research – Student Presentations. San Antonio, TX. June 19, 2012.
- Wu, AY., Fujise, K., Pinkaew, D., Grant, JA., Sur, S., Tripple, JW. Elevated Serum Fortilin Levels in Subjects with Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Feb. 23, 2019.
- (Submitted to Late Breaking Abstracts) Wu, AY., Fujise, K., Pinkaew, D., Grant, JA., Sur, S., Tripple, JW. (February 23, 2019). Identification Of Skin-Associated Chemokines In Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting 2019. San Francisco, CA.
- Wu, A., Moore, K., Wu, W., Wholey, M. "Transpedal Approach Approaches the Clinical Safety of Femoral Approach for Treating PAD". The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Conference. Orlando, Fl. May 5, 2016. Presented by Dr. Wholey.
- Wu, A., Moore, K., Wu, W., Wholey, M. "Transpedal Approach for Intervention of PAD: An alternative to Femoral Approach". The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Conference. Orlando, Fl. May 5, 2016. Presented by Dr. Wholey.
- Wu, A., Mortensen, E. The Association of Cardioprotective Medications with Pneumonia-Related Outcomes. The Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society and the John A. Hartford Foundation. Seattle, WA. May 5, 2012.
Accepted Insurance
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Cigna Plans
Cigna
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice Fund Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna HMO
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- Cigna KelseyCare
- Cigna HMO Open Access (OA)
- Cigna HMO Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
- Cigna Surefit
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- LocalPlus
- LocalPlus IN
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AmeriBen TPA
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Humana Plans
Humana
Non-Medicare Advantage
- Humana PPO
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana Preferred POS (Open Access)
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana National POS Open Access
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Aetna Plans
KelseyCare Aetna
Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO Plans
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is an in-network provider for most Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO plans*, including:
- Aetna Select
- Open Access Select
- Elect Choice
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Managed Choice
- Open Choice PPO
Aetna CVS Health Marketplace Plans
Effective January 1, 2023
- Bronze S
- Silver 1
- Silver 2
- Silver 3
- Silver 4
- Silver S
- Gold
- Gold S
*All Houston area Aetna CVS Health plans are accepted at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic*
*Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in any commercial Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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UnitedHealthcare Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
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- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
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- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
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- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO-R
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- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO (OAP and OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
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Kelsey Plans
Kelsey Plan
When you select a Kelsey Plan, you’re choosing the doctors at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic to deliver and coordinate your care. Learn more here.
KelseyCare Advantage
KelseyCare Aetna
Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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Other Plans
Allied Benefit Systems/NGBS
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – CDHP with UnitedHealthcare PPO
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – High Option with Cigna PPO
- GEHA Benefit Plan Nationwide – High & Standard Options with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- NALC Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- NALC Value Option Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- SAMBA Nationwide – High & Standard with Cigna OAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Standard Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Basic Option
Great West Healthcare (also known as Cigna-GWH)
- POS
- PPO
- Open Access
HealthSmart PPO
Medicare
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts the following Medicare Advantage Plans: KelseyCare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, WellCare TexanPlus, Humana Medicare and select UnitedHealthcare plans. Effective January 1, 2009, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic does not accept patients with traditional Medicare.
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
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Medicare Advantage Plans
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
The specific BCBSTX PPO and HMO plans in which Kelsey-Seybold participates are:
- Anthem BCBS PPO
- Blue Access Choice PPO
- Blue Access PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Edge PPO
- Blue Essentials HMO Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (Basic and Standard Option)
- Health Select of Texas - ERS Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary+ Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare HD
- TRS-ActiveCare 2
- UT Select
Kelsey-Seybold will not participate in the following BCBSTX plans: Blue Premier, Blue High-Performance network, Marketplace plans: My Blue Health, and Blue Advantage HMO, or any BCBSTX Medicare products. View FAQ (pdf)
Education and Board Certifications
Medical School
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2014
Internship/Residency
- Internal Medicine – The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 2017; Fellowship: Allergy and Immunology – The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 2019
Board Certifications
- American Board of Allergy & Immunology - Allergy & Immunology
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine