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Summary
Dr. Carissa Chu is a urologic surgeon who specializes in urology and surgery with eleven years of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, building a strong foundation in urologic care. Her expertise focuses on complex urological conditions, particularly in the treatment of various forms of prostate cancer.
Dr. Chu practices at UCSF Health St Marys Hospital and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, with locations throughout San Francisco, California, and New York, New York. She treats patients with prostate cancer, including recurrent and advanced cases that require specialized surgical intervention. Her procedural expertise includes performing laparoscopic surgeries and cystoscopy procedures to diagnose and treat urological conditions.
Dr. Chu practices at UCSF Health St Marys Hospital and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, with locations throughout San Francisco, California, and New York, New York. She treats patients with prostate cancer, including recurrent and advanced cases that require specialized surgical intervention. Her procedural expertise includes performing laparoscopic surgeries and cystoscopy procedures to diagnose and treat urological conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 11 years of experience
- University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 9 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Carissa Ellen Chu has 9 locationsUcsf Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
1825 4th St Fl 6San Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 353-7171
University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Parnassus
505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 476-1000
University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero StSan Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 567-6600
Ucsf Cancer Center Redwood City
2900 Whipple Ave Ste 130Redwood City, CA 94062Mon8:00 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
University Of California San Francisco Urology
400 Parnassus Ave Ste A-610San Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 353-2200
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. Carissa Ellen Chu, MD | Dr. Belinda Li, MD | Dr. Neal Arvind Patel, MD | Dr. Farshad Shafizadeh, MD |
| Urology | Urology | Urology | Urology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 11 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | ||
| New York , NY | New York , NY | Fresh Meadows , NY | Fresh Meadows , NY |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine at Brooklyn |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carissa Ellen Chu
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Carissa Ellen Chu has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
Dr. Carissa Ellen 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 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2015.
NPI Number
Dr. Chu's NPI number is 1063807220.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Carissa Chu affiliated with?
- Dr. Carissa Chu is affiliated with Ucsf Health St Marys Hospital and Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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