Summary

Dr. Cynthia Chiu specializes in ophthalmology and internal medicine, bringing 26 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. Her dual expertise allows her to provide comprehensive eye care while understanding how systemic health conditions may affect vision. Dr. Chiu is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling her to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Chiu practices throughout the Oakland and San Francisco areas, with a primary affiliation at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. She focuses on treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye examinations, and retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Chiu highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her clinical skills and patient care approach.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Cynthia Shinyi Chiu has 6 locations

East Bay Eye Specialists

491 30th St Ste 201Oakland, CA 94609
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Highland Hospital

1411 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602

Eyemd Laser And Surgery Center

481 30th StOakland, CA 94609
Mon8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyInternal Medicine
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3.8 
26 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 61 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks French, Spanish, Russian, English
Oakland , CASan Jose , CAVallejo , CASan Francisco , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cynthia Shinyi Chiu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Cynthia Shinyi Chiu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cynthia Shinyi Chiu has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Eye Surgery (Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures)
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Glaucoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Cynthia Shinyi Chiu 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 Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Chiu's NPI number is 1306852629.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Cynthia Chiu's office located?
Dr. Cynthia Chiu's office is located at 491 30th St Ste 201, Oakland, CA, 94609.
What languages does Dr. Cynthia Chiu speak?
Dr. Cynthia Chiu speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Does Dr. Cynthia Chiu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Cynthia Chiu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Cynthia Chiu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Cynthia Chiu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cynthia Chiu?
You can find contact information for Dr. Cynthia Chiu here on Vitals.

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