Summary

Dr. Karen Chu is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist with additional training in anesthesiology who has been practicing for 27 years. She completed her medical education at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and finished her residency at University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Chu is fluent in both Chinese and English, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Chu practices at multiple locations throughout San Francisco and maintains affiliations with California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus, CPMC Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal Campus, and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. She specializes in treating conditions such as vaginitis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and providing pregnancy care. Her expertise includes breast cancer screening procedures, mammograms, and specialized breast imaging. Patients have given Dr. Chu an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 27 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, English
  • University Hospital Suny Stony Brook
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Karen L Chu has 4 locations

San Francisco Womens Healthcare Inc

3838 California St Rm 412San Francisco, CA 94118
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation Multispecialty

3838 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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

Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital

900 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Obstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
27 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish
San Francisco , CAFairfield , CAPleasanton , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Touro University California College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen L Chu

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen L Chu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen L Chu has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesiology
  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Karen L Chu 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 University Hospital Suny Stony Brook.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Chu's NPI number is 1053436899.

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Where is Dr. Karen Chu's office located?
Dr. Karen Chu's office is located at 3838 California St Rm 412, San Francisco, CA, 94118.
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What languages does Dr. Karen Chu speak?
Dr. Karen Chu speaks Chinese and English.
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