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Summary
Dr. Carissa Chu is a urologist and surgeon with 11 years of experience treating complex urological conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, establishing a strong foundation in advanced medical care. Her dual specialization in urology and surgery allows her to provide comprehensive treatment for patients facing challenging urological conditions.
Dr. Chu practices at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, with locations in San Francisco, California, Redwood City, California, and New York, New York. She focuses on treating prostate cancer, including advanced and metastatic cases, as well as recurrent prostate cancer. Her surgical expertise includes performing prostate biopsies and utilizing comprehensive metabolic panels to guide patient care.
Dr. Chu practices at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, with locations in San Francisco, California, Redwood City, California, and New York, New York. She focuses on treating prostate cancer, including advanced and metastatic cases, as well as recurrent prostate cancer. Her surgical expertise includes performing prostate biopsies and utilizing comprehensive metabolic panels to guide patient care.
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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 | Bernard H. Bochner, MD | Dr. Ojas Shah, MD | Richard K. Lee, MBA, MD |
| Urology | Urology | Urology | Urology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 11 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English, Mandarin, Taiwanese | |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: University of California at Los Angeles | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania |
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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