Summary

Dr. Brian Chu is a surgeon who earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles before pursuing his medical degree. He completed his surgical residency training at Kaweah Health Medical Center, where he developed expertise in general surgery procedures. Dr. Chu communicates with patients in English.

Based at the Surgery Center - Dignity Health in Santa Maria, California, Dr. Chu focuses on treating conditions such as gallstones, ventral hernias, and acute gallbladder inflammation. He performs diagnostic procedures including pathology tests and chest imaging to help guide treatment decisions. His surgical expertise allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring operative intervention.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kaweah Health Medical Center-General Surgery Resident
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Surgery Center - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

316 S Stratford Ave Suite BSanta Maria, CA 93454
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Brian Chu, MDNirav Naik, MDDr. Keilla Amorim Schmidt, MDDr. Edward Lawrence Felix, MD
SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
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30 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Maria , CABAKERSFIELD , CASanta Maria , CASanta Maria , CA
Med School: University of California, Los Angeles - B.S. in Biology (Education/Training) Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brian Chu

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Progressive
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Brian Chu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Brian Chu has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kaweah Health Medical Center-General Surgery Resident

Medical School

University of California, Los Angeles - B.S. in Biology (Education/Training)
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

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