Dr. Luis Chug's Educational and Professional Journey
Dr. Luis E. Chug is a quadruple board-certified Houston pulmonologist in Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, and Internal Medicine with more than 17 years of focused specialty experience. He is the founder of BreatheSleepMD and serves as Chairman of the Critical Care Committee at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, where he oversees ICU care and leads quality initiatives. He is also the Pulmonary Director for several nursing facilities across Houston, improving respiratory outcomes for elderly patients. Dr. Chug has been practicing medicine since 2000, bringing decades of experience to his patients.
Trained at Columbia University, the University of Kansas, and UTHealth Houston, Dr. Chug has built his practice on combining advanced pulmonary medicine with allergy-informed asthma care, including immunotherapy, allergy shots, and sublingual therapies. His expertise spans asthma, COPD, chronic cough, sleep apnea, and complex critical care, providing patients with a fully integrated approach to respiratory and sleep health.
As a proud member of the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians, Dr. Chug is committed to advancing lung health in Houston. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he provides culturally responsive care to diverse communities across the Heights, Cypress, and Spring Branch areas.
Training
Medical School
Universidad de San Martin de Porres Lima, Peru
Internal Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, New York.
Pulmonary & Critical Care
University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine in Kansas CityLima, Peru
Sleep
McGovern Medical School at University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Texas.
Care for Your Sleep & Breathing Health
Dr. Chug specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, snoring, allergies, and asthma. He employs a patient-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs and improve overall quality of life. His goal is to help you breathe easier, sleep better, and feel revitalized.
- Sleep Apnea: Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options.
- Insomnia: Personalized strategies for better sleep.
- Restless Legs Syndrome: Effective management of symptoms.
- Allergies: Targeted treatments to reduce symptoms and improve breathing.
- Asthma: Advanced care plans to control and prevent flare-ups.