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Dr. Franklin Chu, MD

Urology* Age 73
Dr. Franklin Chu, MD
3.1 (36 Ratings)

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Dr. Franklin Chu, MD is an Urologist in Riverside, CA.
Dr. Franklin Chu, MD
3.1 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Franklin Chu, MD

Urology* Age 73
Riverside, CA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Franklin Chu, MD is an Urologist in Riverside, CA.

About

Dr. Chu graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at UC Irvine Medical Center.Dr. Franklin Chu, MD is an Urologist in Riverside, CA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Chu currently practices at San Bernardino Urological Assoc and are affiliated with St. Bernardine Medical Center and Bear Valley Community Hospital. Dr. Chu has experience treating conditions like Urinary Incontinence and Neurogenic Bladder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chu received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Chu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chu also speaks Cantonese, Chinese and Mandarin. Dr. Chu is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Urinary Incontinence
Neurogenic Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Urinary Incontinence
Neurogenic Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Acute Cystitis
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Atony
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stones
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Phimosis
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Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Ureteral Stones
Urethral Stricture
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Circumcision
Lithotripsy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Urethral Dilation
Uroflowmetry
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Balanitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Distention
Bladder Diverticulum
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Cancer
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Chordee
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Epididymo - Orchitis
Exstrophy of Bladder
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea Infections
Granulomatous Prostatitis
Herpes Simplex Infection
Horseshoe Kidney
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypogonadism
Incontinence
Interstitial Cystitis
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Infection
Klinefelter Syndrome
Male Infertility
Orchitis
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Orthotopic Ureterocele
Overactive Bladder
Paraphimosis
Penile Cancer
Penile Diseases
Peyronie's Disease
Priapism
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Prostate Carcinoma
Prostate Stones
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Sexual Orgasm Disorders
Sperm Abnormalities
Spermatocele
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Testicular Torsion
Testosterone Deficiency
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Undescended Testicles
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Ureterocele
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Urogenital Candidiasis
Varicose Veins Genital
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections
Bladder Surgery
Bladder Suspension Surgery
Chemotherapy
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystometry
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Incomplete Circumcision Repair
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Orchiectomy
Penile Implants
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Renal Transplant
Resection of Bladder Neck
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Principal Financial Group
  • Select Plus-CA HMO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Traditional
    Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
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    Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Access Plus Savenet
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Medicare HMO
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • CaliforniaCare HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
    Priority Select HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Molina
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • WellPoint
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • Health Net PPO
    Advantage Platinum PPO
    Advantage Platinum HMO
    Medicare EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4440 Brockton Ave Ste 210, Riverside, CA 92501
  2. 2 Office
    15995 Tuscola Rd Ste 204, Apple Valley, CA 92307
  3. 3 Frankilin Chu MD dba San Bernardino Urological
    489 E 21st St, San Bernardino, CA 92404

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chu
3.1
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (16)

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Jun 30, 2024
absolutely recommend my health issue is 100 % getting finally solved!
rita woomer — Jun 30, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Chinese
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Urology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital|University Tex Med Br
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UC Irvine Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Franklin Chu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chu's profile.

Dr. Chu frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Incontinence and Neurogenic Bladder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Franklin Chu, MD is affiliated with St. Bernardine Medical Center and Bear Valley Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Franklin Chu, MD holds board certification in Urology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Bernardine Medical Center

    2101 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA

  • Bear Valley Community Hospital

    41870 Garstin Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA