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Dr. Melissa Chu, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Melissa Chu, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Chu, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, CA.
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Dr. Melissa Chu, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Richmond, CA
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27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Chu, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, CA.

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Dr. Melissa Chu, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, CA and has 27 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. At present, Dr. Chu received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chu is board certified in General Surgery.

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Breast Cancer
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • California - Northern HMO
    Kaiser Permanente

Locations

  1. 1 Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center
    901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
  2. 2 The Permanente Medical Group Inc
    1800 Harrison St Fl 7, Oakland, CA 94612

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Dec 31, 2020
She did my dad's gallbladder and hernia surgery and she did a flawless job. His recovery was quick and without complications.
Ivana Gorgievska — Dec 31, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Chu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chu's profile.

Dr. Melissa Chu, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Chu, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, Oakland, CA