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Dr. Alan Chu, MD

Acupuncture*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alan Chu, MD

Dr. Alan Chu, MD is an Acupuncturist in Santa Monica, CA. Patients rated Dr. Chu an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Chu works at Santa Monica Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Chu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Santa Monica Internal Medicine
    1245 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-4377
  2. 2
    Center for East-West Medicine
    2336 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 998-9118

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Elbow Sprain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Hip Sprain
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Rash
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Ringworm
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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Urinary Incontinence
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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    About Dr. Alan Chu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Acupuncture

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659766715
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alan Chu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chu has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chu works at Santa Monica Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. View the full address on Dr. Chu’s profile.

    Dr. Chu has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Chu. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chu.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Chu, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Chu appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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