Summary

Dr. Gary Chu is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing nearly three decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and has dedicated 28 years to treating complex medical conditions in hospital settings.

Dr. Chu practices at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He focuses on managing serious kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease and advanced stages requiring specialized care. His expertise extends to treating life-threatening infections like sepsis. Dr. Chu performs comprehensive laboratory screenings to monitor metabolic health and provides specialized testing for diabetic kidney complications. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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28 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Sacramento , CAScottsdale , AZLyons , COKaty , TX
Med School: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary Shy-Ing Chu

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - Medicare
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gary Shy-Ing Chu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gary Shy-Ing Chu has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
Meharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Chu affiliated with?
Dr. Gary Chu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center.

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