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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

Urology* Age 73
Riverside, CA
Accepting new patients
46 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 46 years experience. Dr. Chu currently practices at San Bernardino Urological Assoc and are affiliated with St. Bernardine Medical Center. Dr. Chu has experience treating conditions like 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

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Varicose Veins Genital
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Yeast Infections
Bladder Surgery
Bladder Suspension Surgery
Chemotherapy
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Complex Penile Surgery
Cystometry
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incomplete Circumcision Repair
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Orchiectomy
Penile Implants
Peyronie's Disease Injection Therapy
Renal Transplant
Resection of Bladder Neck
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)

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

Dr. Franklin Chu, MD is affiliated with St. Bernardine Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Bernardine Medical Center

    2101 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA