Alan S. Chu, MD, MPH

Alan S. Chu, MD, MPH

  • Acupuncture|
  • Internal Medicine|
  • Integrative Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Center for East-West Medicine | 2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 301, Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Alan Chu, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine (CEWM). He is also a clinical instructor in the UCLA Department of Medicine. Dr. Chu obtained his Medical Degree and Master's in Public Health from the University of Michigan in 2015. He completed his internal medicine primary care residency at UCLA in 2018 and subsequently completed a fellowship in Integrative East-West Medicine. He is currently licensed and boarded in Internal Medicine. His professional interests include nutrition, prevention, medical student education, and system quality improvement. His hobbies include traveling, trying new restaurants, golfing, and enjoying time with his family.

Dr. Alan Chu is a practicing primary care physician in Santa Monica and also sees patients in the Santa Monica UCLA East-West consultative clinic.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Fellowship

Integrative East-West Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2018

Degrees

MD, University of Michigan, 2015
MPH, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
112 total ratings | 22 reviews
5.0
October 29, 2024
Dr Chu is wonderful he has always been here for me and has kept me healthy in very challenging times he goes way beyond the normal Dr in the caring department thank you so much Dr Chu!!!
5.0
October 29, 2024
Dr. Chu is an excellent doctor in every possible aspect.
5.0
October 29, 2024
Dr. Alan Chu is my primary care doctor. He is very competent and compassionate. Always responsive via MyChart messages and office visits.
5.0
October 26, 2024
Always learning how to better take care of my health
5.0
October 25, 2024
Dr. Chu is very friendly and knowledgeable. He always suggests ways to improve health. He is very positive.