Alex Chau

Alex Chau is an Assistant Professor in the Edward B. Singleton Department of Radiology at Baylor College of Medicine and an Interventional Radiologist at Texas Children's Hospital. He specializes in pediatric interventional radiology, vascular interventions, and diagnostic imaging.

• Education:
  • MD (2009) from Chicago Medical School
  • Radiology Internship (2010) at Harbor UCLA Medical Center
  • Vascular & Interventional Radiology Residency (2014) at Hofstra North Shore - Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Pediatric Interventional Radiology Fellowships at Texas Children's Hospital (2017) and New York University Medical Center (2015)

His research focuses on innovative pediatric radiological techniques, including ultrasound-guided procedures, portal vein recanalization, and cost-driven medical interventions. He has published extensively on pediatric interventional radiology applications and procedural efficiency.

Recent publications highlight his work on REBOA in pediatric trauma, cost analysis for central line placements, lung biopsies in immunocompromised patients, portal vein occlusion management in liver transplants, and cervical puncture for nusinersen therapy. These studies span fields like vascular radiology, pediatric surgery, and healthcare economics.

Chau is certified by the American Board of Radiology in both Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology, Society of Interventional Pediatric Radiology, and International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies.