Summary

Dr. Eric Chwa is an internal medicine physician who has dedicated 45 years to providing comprehensive primary care for adults. He earned his medical degree from University of Medicine and completed his residency training at St Agnes Hospital Baltimore, building a strong foundation in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions. Dr. Chwa is fluent in both Chinese and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities with clear communication.

Dr. Chwa practices at USC Arcadia Hospital and maintains locations in Arcadia and San Gabriel. He specializes in managing cholesterol disorders, including high cholesterol in children and teens, as well as complex familial lipid conditions. His practice focuses on preventive care through services like flu vaccinations and heart health monitoring with electrocardiograms. Patients consistently rate Dr. Chwa highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 for his attentive and thorough approach to care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English
  • St Agnes Hospital Baltimore
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Eric Melvin Chwa has 3 locations

Eric M Chwa Md Medical Group

632 W Duarte Rd Ste 180Arcadia, CA 91007
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Usc Arcadia Hospital

300 W Huntington DrArcadia, CA 91007

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

438 W Las Tunas DrSan Gabriel, CA 91776

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, English Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, French, Bambara
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Med School: University Of Medicine Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric Melvin Chwa

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eric Melvin Chwa has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eric Melvin Chwa has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Eric Melvin Chwa 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 St Agnes Hospital Baltimore.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Chwa's NPI number is 1962433607.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Eric Chwa affiliated with?
Dr. Eric Chwa is affiliated with Usc Arcadia Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Eric Chwa speak?
Dr. Eric Chwa speaks Chinese and English.

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