Alan S. Chu, MD, MPH

Alan S. Chu, MD, MPH

  • Internal Medicine|
  • Integrative Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
Center for East-West Medicine |

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

MPH, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 2015
MD, University of Michigan, 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)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
119 total ratings | 77 reviews
5.0
August 21, 2025
Dr Chu is THE BEST! He asks questions and clearly has a holistic view on and concern for my health.
5.0
August 21, 2025
Dr. Chu asks all the right questions, thoroughly, he takes his time, he is both warm and on top of it. He is excellent.
5.0
August 20, 2025
Dr Chu and I had a terrific discussion about the possible reasons for my heart palpitations and chest pain.
5.0
August 20, 2025
Always excellent.
5.0
August 13, 2025
Dr Chu is always thorough and thoughtful!