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Carissa Chu
4.9 out of 5 (212)
Carissa Chu

Carissa Chu, MD

Urologic Oncology

Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+2 more locations
4.9 out of 5 (212)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (212)
Virtual visits available
Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+2 more locations

About me

Pronouns: She | Her | Hers

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Dr. Carissa Chu is a surgeon specializing in urologic cancers with experience in open and minimally invasive techniques.

Chu's research focuses on bladder and prostate cancer, including mechanisms of drug resistance and biological variation across different stages of disease. She runs a translational research lab that studies tumor tissues with the aim of improving treatments and identifying biomarkers to personalize care.

Chu earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in urologic surgery. She completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Chu has earned multiple awards for her excellence in leadership, research and clinical care. These include the Peter T. Scardino Award for Leadership, a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and a Ferdinand C. Valentine Fellowship for Research in the Field of Urology from the New York Academy of Medicine. She is also the recipient of training grants from the National Institutes of Health.

  • Fellowships

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (GME), Urologic Oncology

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Urology

  • Internship

    UCSF, General Surgery

  • Degree

    MD, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine

  • Languages

    Chinese - Cantonese

    Spanish

The best care is team-based, patient-centered and based on cutting-edge research. I am grateful to be able to provide this level of care to every patient who walks through our doors.

My reviews

4.9

Overall Experience
212 Ratings
About our process
Aug 22, 2025
Simply an excellent experience. Professional, caring, calm and reassuring
Aug 14, 2025
Really appreciate Dr. Chu. She is terrific
Aug 09, 2025
We already have recommended Dr. Chu and all the staff at UCSF.
Aug 09, 2025
Very nice person under these circumstances
Aug 08, 2025
Dr Chu is a very capable and excellent healthcare provider
Aug 08, 2025
Excellent!
Jul 25, 2025
Dr Chu was terrific
Jul 18, 2025
Dr Chu is a very wise and professional medical practioner. I am also pleased to work with her because she understands my medical condition.
Jul 06, 2025
So easy, for a traumatic situation.
Jun 14, 2025
Full marks for Dr. Chu, excellent care throughout.
Jan 26, 2025
I have recommended Dr Chu
Jan 15, 2025
Professional
Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Chu is an extraordinary doctor. She is genuine, she takes the time (in whatever capacity needed) and she cares. I am grateful that she is a part of my health team.
Jan 10, 2025
The meeting was informative and everything I expected from the visit. The doctor was courteous and gave me a chance to ask questions.
Jan 09, 2025
Could not have asked for better.
Jan 09, 2025
She's very nice and concern and explain everything.
Dec 31, 2024
Dr. Chu is simply an outstanding physician. I have received excellent care.
Nov 26, 2024
Doctor Chu is excellent and provide me a lot medical care information and medical treatment suggestion.
Nov 05, 2024
Dr. Chu is thorough, covered all my concerns and read all my tests data. She is pleasant, warm and focused on solutions fit my age and physical conditions. Lucky to have her as my doctor.
Oct 25, 2024
Friendly, courteous, respectful and professional in demeanor.
Oct 17, 2024
Dr. Chu was friendly, professional and kept me informed during the entire procedure.
Oct 10, 2024
My wife and I were very impressed with Dr. Chu.
Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Church is simply awesome!
Sep 24, 2024
I selected Dr Chu from your stable due to her impeccable credentials and obvious dedication and scholastic Interest in the field and art and she has not disappointed. Relatively speaking the procedure and the level of competence and being on the ball and prepared etc was better and more streamlined than previously experienced elsewhere with less pain and discomfort during and post procedure and with less pain and trauma to the area in general and am happy to say I feel 100% the day after with zero pain right now (albeit with some bleeding still but greatly abated). Uploaded ultrasound results (which I have viewed already) is differentiating (unfortunately) and I greatly appreciated and value that. Fantastic bedside manner as well. Thanks so much! I feel I'm in good hands!
Aug 21, 2024
Dr. Chu. Very caring !
Aug 06, 2024
"Very Good" does not come close to describing Dr. Chu. She is excellent! Outstanding! She has my complete trust and confidence.
Jul 12, 2024
My experience was very good. The staff was excellent. Dr.Chu was kind and new exactly what to say to make me feel comfortable. I so happy everything turned out to be fine.
Jul 02, 2024
Dr Chu is an outstanding physician/surgeon. I am so pleased my primary care doctor recommended her to me for my bladder problem. I have every confidence in her; she made the pre-op/surgery as easy as possible for me.
Jun 27, 2024
Dr Chu has been exceptional from the first online meeting, as well as in person.
Jun 25, 2024
Explain things and showed in details make sure I understood what she was saying very caring person
Jun 07, 2024
Dr Chu is excellent
Jun 05, 2024
Dr. Chu is caring, engaged, and most pleasant to work with.
May 23, 2024
Every person we dealt with was so friendly helpful patient and professional. Thank you for making a stressful experience as good as could be expected
May 16, 2024
My wife and I were very impressed with Dr. Chu. The thoughtful review of my medical history, the explanation of the care plan, and the responses to my questions were outstanding.
May 07, 2024
Thanks a lot
May 02, 2024
The teleconsultation was very good, the doctor is concerned about giving continuity to the treatment with the qualified doctors to have a good treatment
Apr 26, 2024
Dr. Chu was very easy to talk to and concerned on how we proceed
Apr 23, 2024
Easy to understand, concerned about my issues.
Apr 16, 2024
I was uncertain about the doctor since they were not on the list of names recommended to me by others, but after our appointment I was certain that she was an excellent doctor in every aspect that one would consider.
Apr 06, 2024
Very impressed
Mar 21, 2024
Great people, very professional
Mar 19, 2024
Nice
Mar 08, 2024
The doctor was very astute!
Mar 06, 2024
Top notch doctor, good communicator, thorough review of current and past health issues and gave clear and concise action plan.

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Decorative Caduceus

Intravesical BCG vs GEMDOCE in NMIBC

To determine the event free survival (EFS) of BCG-naïve high grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients treated with intravesical BCG vs GEMDOCE.

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