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Dr. Brian Chu is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery procedures. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, before pursuing his medical degree. Dr. Chu completed his general surgery residency training at Kaweah Health Medical Center, where he developed expertise in a wide range of surgical techniques. He provides care to patients in English.
Dr. Chu practices at the Surgery Center affiliated with Dignity Health in Santa Maria, California. His surgical expertise includes treating ventral hernias, hemorrhoids, and gallbladder conditions. He performs various procedures such as soft tissue tumor removal, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, and hernia repair operations. These surgical treatments help patients resolve painful conditions and return to their daily activities with improved health and comfort.
Dr. Chu practices at the Surgery Center affiliated with Dignity Health in Santa Maria, California. His surgical expertise includes treating ventral hernias, hemorrhoids, and gallbladder conditions. He performs various procedures such as soft tissue tumor removal, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, and hernia repair operations. These surgical treatments help patients resolve painful conditions and return to their daily activities with improved health and comfort.
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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 Tel: (805) 332-8446
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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi | ||
| Santa Maria , CA | Bakersfield , CA | Templeton , CA | Buellton , 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: Fiu Herbert Wertheim College Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Brian Chu
Medical Specialties
Brian Chu has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Brian Chu has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Brian Chu holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Kaweah Health Medical Center-General Surgery Resident.
Medical School
Graduated from University of California, Los Angeles - B.S. in Biology (Education/Training) and University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine.
NPI Number
Brian Chu's NPI number is 1992200117.
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- What languages does Brian Chu speak?
- Brian Chu speaks English.
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- Brian Chu's office is located at 316 S Stratford Ave Suite B, Santa Maria, CA, 93454.
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