Dr. Lucia Yun Chou, MD

Dr. Lucia Chou specializes in surgery with advanced training in trauma surgery, bringing 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her residency at the Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital. Her dual expertise in general surgery and trauma care allows her to handle both planned surgical procedures and emergency situations requiring immediate intervention.

Dr. Chou practices at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Valley Medical Center, with locations in Oakland, California and Renton, Washington. She frequently treats patients with acute cholecystitis and cholelithiasis, conditions affecting the gallbladder that often require surgical intervention. Her experience also includes managing bowel obstructions, which can be life-threatening emergencies requiring prompt surgical care. Dr. Chou performs comprehensive diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts and …metabolic panels to ensure thorough patient evaluation before treatment.