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Dr. Alvina Chu specializes in rheumatology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues. They earned their medical degree from Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and brings 24 years of experience to their practice. Dr. Chu provides care in English for patients seeking specialized rheumatologic treatment.
Based in Palo Alto, California, Dr. Chu treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and gout. They perform comprehensive blood counts to monitor patient health and uses creatinine tests to assess kidney function. Dr. Chu also conducts immunology and serology testing to help diagnose autoimmune conditions and guide treatment decisions.
Based in Palo Alto, California, Dr. Chu treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and gout. They perform comprehensive blood counts to monitor patient health and uses creatinine tests to assess kidney function. Dr. Chu also conducts immunology and serology testing to help diagnose autoimmune conditions and guide treatment decisions.
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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
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Rheumatology | Rheumatology | Rheumatology | Rheumatology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 24 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Chinese | Speaks Chinese, English, Tagalog |
| Palo Alto , CA | Fremont , CA | Palo Alto , CA | San Jose , CA |
| Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo | Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry | Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alvina Chu
Medical Specialties
Dr. Alvina Chu has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Alvina Chu has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of BuffaloGraduated in 2002
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- Dr. Alvina Chu's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr Fl 2, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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