Summary

Dr. Paula Lum specializes in internal medicine with 65 years of experience caring for patients. 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 English and Spanish.

Dr. Lum practices at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center in San Francisco, California. They have extensive experience treating kidney-related conditions, including chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney disease. Their practice also includes drug screening services for various substances. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lum highly, giving them an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 65 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 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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Dr. Paula Joy Lum, MDDr. Alaa Hajal, MDKarthikeyan Viswanathan, DODr. George Mousa, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
65 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Tamil
San Francisco , CADiamond Bar , CAPalo Alto , CAUpland , CA
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine
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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

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1961.

NPI Number

Dr. Lum's NPI number is 1811004559.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Does Dr. Paula Lum accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Paula Lum has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Paula Lum's office located?
Dr. Paula Lum's office is located at 995 Potrero Ave Bldg 80 Ward 86, San Francisco, CA, 94110.
What languages does Dr. Paula Lum speak?
Dr. Paula Lum speaks English and Spanish.

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