Summary

Dr. Alvina Chu treats rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and gout in Palo Alto, California. She has practiced rheumatology for 24 years and earned her medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 24 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Alvina Chu

900 Blake Wilbur Dr Fl 2Palo Alto, CA 94304

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24 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Palo Alto , CASouth San Francisco , CABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alvina Chu

  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Alvina Chu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Alvina Chu has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatologist
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Alvina Chu holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo in 2002.

NPI Number

Alvina Chu's NPI number is 1538355375.

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Alvina Chu's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr Fl 2, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
What languages does Alvina Chu speak?
Alvina Chu speaks English.
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Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards

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