Summary

Dr. James Chu specializes in cardiovascular disease with a focus on pediatric heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine and completed his residency training at UC San Diego Medical Center and UCSD-Kaiser San Diego, followed by specialized fellowship training in pediatric cardiology. With 29 years of experience treating heart conditions in children, Dr. Chu holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and provides care in English.

Dr. Chu practices at CHOC Children's Hospital at Orange and maintains his office in Orange, California. He treats children with heart defects present from birth, including holes in the heart wall and openings between heart chambers. His expertise includes performing specialized heart imaging tests such as stress tests that evaluate heart function, ultrasound examinations that show blood flow patterns, and detailed heart scans that provide clear pictures of heart structure. Patients rate Dr. Chu 4.4 out of 5 stars for his compassionate pediatric cardiac care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 29 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatric Cardiology
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Pediatrix Cardiology of Orange County

1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 575Orange, CA 92868

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInternal Medicine
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4.4 
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29 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English
Orange , CAWinter Park , FLLakewood , CATorrance , CA
Med School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Universidad Del Valle Escuela De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James M Chu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SelectHealth
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. James M Chu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James M Chu has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatric Cardiology
UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

Medical School

University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine CaGraduated in 1997
University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. James Chu speak?
Dr. James Chu speaks English.
Where is Dr. James Chu's office located?
Dr. James Chu's office is located at 1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 575, Orange, CA, 92868.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Chu?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Chu here on Vitals.
Does Dr. James Chu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Chu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. James Chu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Chu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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