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Dr. Melinda Gu is an internal medicine specialist who provides primary care to adults. Her particular interests include disease prevention, health education and treating chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Gu earned her medical degree at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. She earned a doctorate in physiology at the University of Cincinnati. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Gu speaks fluent Mandarin.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2011

  • Residencies

    Tufts University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2010

  • Internship

    Capital Health System - Minds Advancing Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2008

  • Education

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1998

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.7

    Overall Experience
    316 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 06, 2025
    The Doctor is good.
    Feb 24, 2025
    Dr is always concerned & have a recommendation/solution; I'm always included in my care.
    Feb 19, 2025
    Excellent
    Feb 17, 2025
    My visit was to determine feasibility for an orthopedic consult.
    Feb 15, 2025
    I was very pleased that urinalysis and blood draw were performed at the clinic (point of care). It is not an option in my previous visits at the Laurel Heights Clinic. Hope this clinic can continue to provide this service as I drive 50 miles to come to SF for the doctor's appointment.
    Feb 13, 2025
    This is an excellent doctor. Is cloning possible? We need more like this!
    Feb 08, 2025
    She came to the examine room quickly after the nurse left and I put in the examine gown. She listened to me carefully and made the right care for me quickly with confidence. A very great doctor.
    Feb 08, 2025
    Excellent care
    Dec 20, 2024
    I had an incredible experience with Dr. Gu and highly recommend her! She listened to my list of concerns and continually asked me during the visit if there was anything else I wanted to discuss. She answered every one of my questioned thoroughly and spoke kindly without being condescending or dismissive. She was very reassuring and made sure I felt safe and less anxious even though I was experiencing pain. After the visit, she send me a sweet follow-up message saying she is always here if I need her. I look forward to continuing my medical oversight with her <3
    Dec 18, 2024
    Visit felt very cursory. Only focused on one problem - which admittedly is of concern. Vague directions about treatment. No information about proposed medication. No screening for other problems.
    Dec 01, 2024
    Dr. Gu is very professional on treating my warts, different strength of spray were applied based on wart size and seriousness in developing phase. She asked my pain level to proceed. Very comfortable experience even after treated more than 10 warts. Really appreciate her professionalism and kindness.
    Nov 24, 2024
    She followed up on my referrals.
    Nov 18, 2024
    Dr Gu is truly exceptional. As a fellow physician, I can confidently recognize her outstanding quality of care, efficiency and genuine passion for her patients. She sets a remarkable standard in our field.
    Oct 30, 2024
    Excellent professional care
    Oct 25, 2024
    Very kind! Very thorough! Very impressive!
    Oct 19, 2024
    Dr M. Gu is my doctor for many years. I am comfortable with her, I know she wants me to stay healthy by providing information to be healthy.
    Oct 17, 2024
    Very good service
    Oct 15, 2024
    Dr. Gu is always friendly, very thorough. Answers all my questions, takes my concerns very seriously. She is a fabulous doctor, and I am lucky to have her!
    Oct 02, 2024
    Dr Gu always care about my health problem and provided quality care to me. So I got better after saw Dr GU.
    Oct 01, 2024
    I appreciate the time and attention to my concerns. I felt heard. Thank you Dr. Gu!
    Oct 01, 2024
    I have been with Dr Gu for years now. She is always attentive, ALWAYS listens to you and your concerns.
    Aug 29, 2024
    I visited my PCP b/c I had of a hurt knee. On the spot she told me I had osteoarthritis w/o any explanation. She said I would need shots. I had to ask her what the treatment plan is. She said shots but that I could try physical therapy. Her quick diagnosis was a bit shocking and she also lacked empathy in how she delivered her diagnosis.
    Jul 30, 2024
    I love Dr. Gu. She is knowledgeable and cares about her patients.
    Jul 27, 2024
    Very attentive and thourough
    Jun 15, 2024
    Dr. Melinda Gu is a very compassionate physician.
    May 01, 2024
    Dr. Melinda Gu is the best doctor at UCSF, and I trust her with my life.
    Mar 22, 2024
    Dr Gu listened attentively and explained matters that easily understood. Thank you.
    Mar 12, 2024
    Dr. Gu helps me to understand and makes suggestions.
    Mar 09, 2024
    Dr Melinda Gu the doctor explained in detail every question that I asked.
    Dec 17, 2023
    Dr. M. Gu is an outstanding doctor. She was very attentive, knowledgeable, and thorough in providing treatments and follow-up plans for my health and well-being.
    Dec 07, 2023
    I tried to recommend her to my wife and mother in law, but she's not taking any new patients.
    Dec 03, 2023
    Dr Gu is a terrific doctor
    Nov 29, 2023
    Glad
    Nov 22, 2023
    Like I said already Dr. Gu should receive an award for her contribution to the field of medicine and Dr Gu's service to patient care Dr. Gu is truly a professional
    Nov 20, 2023
    It was a brief meeting as the Provider suggested I meet with another physician at the practice, therefore no treatment was provided or proposed
    Nov 08, 2023
    The doctor is always inclusive in making any decisions about my care. I have very confidence in her ability to care for my health needs.
    Nov 07, 2023
    As usual Dr. Gu was very helpful and explained very clearly all my health concerns
    Nov 02, 2023
    I depend from my doctor's advice to improve my health & stay healthy. I know she guides me towards living a healthy life. I'm happy with my doctor hoping she is available when I need her.
    Oct 22, 2023
    Dr.Gu is an excellent care giver she demonstrates her concern and care for about her patients
    Aug 29, 2023
    Great experience!
    Aug 16, 2023
    During my office visit, Dr. Gu performed a Pap smear. She did not prepare my position properly, despite telling her that my hips and legs were not in a good position, she stuck the speculum hurriedly without care, it was still wet with disinfectant and it gave me a burning sensation, she did not care at all If I was In pain. My office visit consisted of a brief conversation with the provider and a Pap smear. The conversation covered, my fit test, zoster and pneumonia vaccine, a bit about my diet, and cholesterol and metabolic blood tests. She did not perform a physical exam or gynecological exam. But in my After Visit Summary and notes she entered data about the my body, eyes, ears, nose, heart, etc. I asked her to remove and correct the information several times but she said in her messages that: the Pap smear Is the gynecological exam, and the data listed under physical exam was a standard template.
    Aug 03, 2023
    Excellent provider, but sad that she is not taking new patients.
    Aug 02, 2023
    The physician was very caring and so helpful
    Jul 27, 2023
    I feel that this doctor doesn't bring up tests that I should have but only addresses things I bring up. Unless I say that I need a mammogram or stool test, I don't think she would bring it up. She agrees to all the items I bring up and makes referrals but because I didn't mention routine blood tests, a Pap test, what vaccines I should have, she didn't bring it up either. I feel I am the only one who needs to advocate for my health, that she isn't there to help with that.
    Jul 25, 2023
    I like when my doctor suggests ways to improve my health, she reminds me of my good diet & regular exercise.
    Jul 20, 2023
    While I like the physician, I don't feel she has a "holistic" approach. She never talks about exercise. She didn't listen to my heart or my lungs or do a breast exam which in the past would have been part of a physical.
    Jun 15, 2023
    Very much appreciate Dr Gu as my PCP, very efficient, good listener. Excellent response/communicator via MyChart messaging for followup.Two areas of improvement, would appreciate: having my preventive blood work/tests taken before my annual preventative physical; post notes/AVS of my annual physical within a day or two of visit (was posted about a week later)

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