Summary

Dr. Melissa Chu is a surgeon who specializes in surgical care with nearly three decades of experience treating patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed her residency training at UCSF Medical Center. With 29 years of practice, Dr. Chu brings extensive surgical expertise to her patient care. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Chu practices at Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center and maintains affiliations with several medical facilities throughout Richmond and Oakland, California. She focuses her surgical practice on treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. Her surgical expertise includes performing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and specialized pathology procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for her patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Melissa Chilin Chu has 5 locations

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center General Surgery

3600 Broadway Fl 3Oakland, CA 94611
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus

1411 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602

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Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Chilin Chu

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Imperial Health Plan of California - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Sierra Health and Life - Medicare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa Chilin Chu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa Chilin Chu has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Dr. Melissa Chu speaks English and Spanish.
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