Summary

Dr. Paula Lum is an internal medicine specialist with an impressive 65 years of experience in patient care. They earned their medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed residency training at UCSF Medical Center. Dr. Lum is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing them to serve diverse patient populations throughout their extensive career.

Dr. Lum practices at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center, with locations at the UCSF Positive Health Program and Family & Community Medicine, both in San Francisco, California. They specialize in managing complex conditions such as chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney disease requiring specialized care. Dr. Lum also provides comprehensive treatment for patients with COPD and other breathing disorders that involve multiple health concerns. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lum highly for their care, giving them a perfect 5.0 rating.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 65 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Paula Joy Lum has 2 locations

UCSF Positive Health Program

995 Potrero Ave Bldg 80 Ward 86San Francisco, CA 94110
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

Family & Community Medicine

995 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94110

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CATigard , ORLos Altos , CAScottsdale , AZ
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paula Joy Lum

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paula Joy Lum has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paula Joy Lum has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

65 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1961

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Paula Lum speak?
Dr. Paula Lum speaks Spanish and English.
Is Dr. Paula Lum accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Paula Lum affiliated with?
Dr. Paula Lum is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center.
Does Dr. Paula Lum accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Paula Lum accepts on their Vitals profile.

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