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Carissa Chu, MD
She | Her | HersUrologic Oncology- Telehealth Visits
Carissa Chu, MD
She | Her | HersUrologic Oncology- Telehealth Visits
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About me
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.
Education & training
Fellowship
- Urologic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (GME)
Residency
- Urology, University of CA at San Francisco - Urology GME
Internship
- General Surgery, Univ of CA San Francisco Dept of Surgery
Degree
- MD, UCSF School of Medicine
Academic title
- Professor-in-Residence
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- June 3, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Really excellent visit.
- June 2, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I was truly grateful for the detailed explanation of everything and the genuine care they showed before and after the surgery.
- May 5, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Chu, she listens, offers alternatives and includes me in decisions.
- April 16, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Excellent
- April 15, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Listen, what's unfortunate about your survey is that you only go as high as a five I would give Dr. Chu a 10 she's amazing thorough, courteous, and professional
- April 2, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Clearly understood my case history, gave me the best options, with the respect to patient's wishes. All and all, Dr. Chu is the best Urologist I have experienced in the past 20+ years.
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