
Chester Wu, MD
Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine
Board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist in private practice in Houston
Expertise
Sleep medicine and psychiatry
About
Chester Wu, MD, is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. He cares for patients through his private practice in Houston, where he provides evaluations, medication management, and therapy for psychiatric and sleep medicine conditions.
After training at the Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Wu established the first sleep medicine program within a psychiatric system in the United States while at the Menninger Clinic in Houston.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D), University of Texas Medical Branch
- Residency in Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
- Fellowship in Sleep Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Certifications
- Board-Certified in Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Board-Certified in Sleep Medicine from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Professional Organizations
- Member, American Psychiatric Association
- Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Member, Southern Sleep Society
Press Coverage
- Struggling Through the Afternoon Snooze? Houston Doctor Shares How to Fight “Fall Back” Fatigue. Houston Life. November 6, 2020.
- Get Better Sleep With the Help of The Menninger Clinic. KHOU 11. June 24, 2020
- How to Recover From Sleep Disruptions During the Pandemic. Psychology Today. August 13, 2020.
Book & Media Recommendations

The Promise of Sleep by William C. Dement, MD, PhD

Atomic Habits by James Clear
Latest Work
Latest contributions from Chester Wu, MD, in Bipolar Disorder, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Depression, Emotional Health, Hormones & Metabolic Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Conditions, Narcolepsy, Nutrients & Supplements, Restless Legs Syndrome, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Health & Hygiene, Sleep Products, Therapy, Weight & Food