Alex Hu, MD
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Alex Hu, MD

  • Family Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
15th Street Plaza Family Medicine & Internal Medicine | 1260 15th Street, Suite 1501, Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-656-1701

About

Dr. Alex Hu is a board-certified family physician who provides comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics and geriatrics. His clinical interests include primary care, managing chronic health conditions, sports medicine, and preventive medicine. He believes in partnering with and supporting his patients to help them achieve their health-related goals.

Dr. Hu received his undergraduate degree from Duke University, his medical degree from Northwestern University, and completed his family medicine residency at UCLA. He has a passion for teaching, and in his free time has mentored students of all ages throughout his medical studies. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching sports, traveling, and trying different foods.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2022

Residency

Family Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, 2022

Degree

MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2019

Locations

Areas of Focus

Research

Publications

  • Hu A, Lawton CD, Nelson P, Selley RS, Sweeney P, Tuttle J, Johnson DJ, Balderama ES, Gryzlo SM, Terry MA. Assessment of Flexion Strength Following Single- Versus Double-Hamstring Tendon Harvest for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy. 2020 May;36(5):1409-1416. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.01.019. Epub 2020 Jan 28. PMID: 32001278.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
191 total ratings | 120 reviews
5.0
December 27, 2024
Dr. Hu is the best! First of all he’s in the office during the holidays. He’s so knowledgeable- he answered ALL my questions and really took his time with me. I really appreciated him. Thank you Dr. Hu!
5.0
December 13, 2024
Dr. Hu explained everything to me clearly and thoroughly. He listened to me and answered my questions.
5.0
December 12, 2024
Doctor Hu is excellent! I’m glad I was able to see him
5.0
December 10, 2024
Very knowledgable.Took the time to understand my concerns and respond in detail. Never felt rushed.
5.0
December 5, 2024
Dr Hu is efficient, explains his thinking and medical situations clearly, and is empathetic. He’s very easy to work with and instills confidence that he knows what he’s doing.
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