David Chiu, M.D. is medical director of the Houston Methodist Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center in Houston and neurologist at the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute. He serves on the board of directors for the American Heart Association and is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association Stroke Council, Texas Medical Association and Harris County Medical Association. He is also a reviewer for Stroke and Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

Dr. Chiu is professor of clinical neurology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University He received his M.D. from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurology at the University of California at San Francisco and his fellowship in cerebrovascular disease at University of Texas at Houston School of Medicine.

Dr. Chiu has an active clinical practice that benefits from extensive translational research. His research interests lie in extending the time and quality of life for stroke patients, acute stroke treatment, and stroke prevention in those who have experienced TIA and stroke.