Overview
Dr. Janet Chu is an internal medicine specialist who provides primary care to adults. She is dedicated to partnering with her patients and empowering them to achieve their health goals. Chu's research focuses on how factors at the individual, health care system or neighborhood level can lead to disparities in care delivery and patient outcomes. As an advocate for equitable care, she works to develop programs and services that can be incorporated into the clinic, with the goal of tackling the root causes of health differences in communities. Chu earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed both a residency and a fellowship in general internal medicine. She has a master's degree in clinical and epidemiological research from UCSF and a master of public health degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Outside of work, Chu enjoys baking, hiking and reading.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis, and COVID-19.
Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.
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1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, San Francisco, CA 94115
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Janet N. Chu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Janet N. Chu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Janet N. Chu by calling their office at 415-353-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Janet N. Chu a top-rated expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Janet N. Chu is classified as an Experienced expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Janet N. Chu specialize in?
While Dr. Janet N. Chu is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Janet N. Chu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Janet N. Chu has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Janet N. Chu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Janet N. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Janet N. Chu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
- CirrhosisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- COVID-19Dr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- HepatitisDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis BDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Liver CancerDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)