
Francy Y. Shu, MD
Neurology| Neuromuscular Medicine
Primary Location
Westwood Neurology
300 Medical Plaza
Suite B200
Los Angeles, California 90095
Suite B200
Los Angeles, California 90095
Phone
Fax
310-794-7491
About
Assistant Professor, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine, Department of Neurology
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certifications
Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016
Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2014
Fellowship
UCLA School of Medicine, 2015
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2014
Internship
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2011
Degrees
The Chicago Medical School, MD, 2010
California Institute of Technology, BS, 2004
Recognition
- Outstanding Teaching, Medical Neurosciences I, David Geffen-UCLA School of Medicine, 2016
- Healthcare Hugs from Our Community Award “Commitment to excellence in a compassionate, collaborative, and professional environment of care for patients, families, and each other”, Service Excellence Department, UCLA Health C-ICARE, 2020
- Global Top Ten Outstanding Overseas Young Persons Award, “Exceptional achievement, service, and contribution to society”, Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations. R.O.C. (Taiwan), 2021 See More
Locations

Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Neuromuscular diseases
Nerve conduction studies
Electromyography
Neuromuscular therapies
Percutaneous muscle biopsy
Amyloid neuropathy
Research
Interests
Peripheral Neuropathy:
Acquired Diseases:
- Autoimmune Neuropathies
- Neuropathies associated with Systemic Diseases such as Sjogren Syndrome, Sarcoidosis, Vasculitis, etc.
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Related Disorders
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathies (CIDP) and Related Disorders
Hereditary Diseases:
- Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsy (HNPP)
- Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis (HSP)
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
- Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy (FAP)
- Fabry Disease
Sensory Ganglionopathy
Autonomic Neuropathy
Myotonic Dystrophy
Motor Neuron Disease
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Study
Publications
Link to complete list of Dr. Shu's PubMed publications
- Shu F, Oberle R, Herndon E, Hatanpaa K, Battiste J, Vernino S. A Rare Adult Cause of Dizziness - Medulloblastoma. JAMA Neurology. 2014 Mar;71(3):360-3.2.
- Shu F, Vernino S. A Curious Case of Acute-Onset Asymmetric Lower Extremity Weakness. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 14(3), March 2013.
- Shu F, Vernino S. Delayed, Iatrogenic Baroreceptor Failure. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 15(3):19, March 2014.
- Shu F, Shieh P. Lifelong Congenital Weakness. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 16(3):15, March 2015.
- Shu F. A case series of neurological abnormalities associated with Sjögren syndrome – Removing inevitable confounders in complex presentations to make accurate diagnoses and provide effective treatments. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 2018 May-Jun;36 Suppl 112(3):261-262. Epub 2018 Aug 27.
- De Vivoa C, Bertinib E, Swobodac K, Hwud W, Crawforde T, Finkelf R, Kirschnerg J, Kuntzi N, Parsons J, Ryan M, Butterfield R, Topaloglu H, Ben-Omrann T, Sansone V, Jong Y, Shu F, Staropoli J, Kerr D, Sandrock A, Stebbins C, Petrillo M, Braley G, Johnson K, Foster R, Gheuens S, Bhan Ishir, Reyna S, Fradette S, Farwell W, on behalf of the NURTURE Study Group. Nusinersen initiated in infants during the presymptomatic stage of spinal muscular atrophy: Interim Efficacy and Safety Results From the Phase 2 NURTURE Study. Neuromuscular Disorders. 2019;29(11); 842-856. doi.org/10.1016/j.nmd.2019.09.007.
- Bradshaw A, Khanlou N, Shu F. Dermatomyositis associated with Antibodies against SUMO Activating Enzyme (SAE). Poster Presentation. MDA 2020 Virtual Conference Hub. MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference. March 2020.
- Khosa S, Shu F, Khanlou N, Mishra S. A Case of Becker Muscular Dystrophy with Rimmed Vacuoles and Normal Dystrophin. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2020 Dec;26(8):e307-8.
- Yerevanian A, Shu F. Pearls and Oy-sters: Number, Weaker, and Dizzier due to Transthyretin Amyloidosis After Two Liver Transplants. Neurology. Feb 2021, 96 (7) e1088-e1091; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000011289
- Shu F, Shu J. An Eight-Camera Fall Detection System Using Human Fall Pattern Recognition via Machine Learning by A Low-Cost Android Box. Scientific Reports 11, 2471 (2021). doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81115-9
In the News
- A friend’s death from a fall left a lasting impression on one UCLA Health neurologist
- Neuromedicine expert Shu Yixian dances a glorious life (right click for English translation)
Awards
- Outstanding Teaching, Medical Neurosciences I, David Geffen-UCLA School of Medicine, 2016
- Healthcare Hugs from Our Community Award
“Commitment to excellence in a compassionate, collaborative, and professional environment of care for patients, families, and each other”, Service Excellence Department, UCLA Health C-ICARE, 2020 - Global Top Ten Outstanding Overseas Young Persons Award, “Exceptional achievement, service, and contribution to society”, Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations. R.O.C. (Taiwan), 2021
- Certificate of Recognition
“Outstanding accomplishments and contributions”
From the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, 2021 - Certificate of Recognition
“Dedication and commitment towards enhancing the quality of life for the community” From City Council of the City of Monterey Park, California, 2021 - Southern California Super Doctors® Rising Stars, 2022