Dr. John Chiu, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Cupertino, CA
John Chiu, M.D. Family PracticeDr. Chiu practices at a direct primary care office in Los Gatos and has a special interest in sports medicine.
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About Dr. Chiu
Dr. Chiu earned a bachelor of science in zoology, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Davis. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a three-year family practice residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles. He has been in private practice since 1996, after positions at Kaiser Permanente Foundation and Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
He has a special interest in sports medicine and has been the family physician for several professional and non-professional sports teams in the South Bay Area. He was team internist for the San Jose Sharks NHL team from 2002 to 2014 and for the San Jose Sabercats AFL team from 1997 to 2011. He enjoys gardening, woodworking and playing the piano.
Membership and fees
Direct primary care costs $60 per month for patients from birth to 17, with a one-year service contract required.
Direct primary care costs $90 per month for patients 18 and up, with a one-year service contract required.
There is no enrollment fee, but a one-year service contract is required, with an early cancellation fee equal to the months remaining if you leave in the first year, and the plan becomes month-to-month after the first year.
Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.
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Patient reviews
"Speaks in a way that is both clear and comforting."
"Offers sound advice with genuine compassion. Ensures every patient feels comfortable and informed."
Seeks the best solution for you..
"I highly recommend Dr. Chiu as a great family physician. He is composed and analytical, with a strong focus on patients. He takes his time with you and seeks the best solution for you."
6 out of 5 star rating!
"His extensive knowledge and professional care are unsurpassed. My family has complete faith in Dr. Chiu. I'd give it a 6 out of 5 star rating."
My best and only doctor for 20 years!
"Dr. Chiu and his team are exceptional. My entire family and I have been attending Dr. Chiu since 2002. He has helped my family with innumerable visits and various exigencies for the past 20 years. He has given me the best medical advice and support of anyone I've ever dealt with."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Chiu offer a direct primary care membership?
Yes. The practice is a direct primary care office in Los Gatos.
How much does Dr. Chiu charge?
Direct primary care costs $60 per month for patients from birth to 17, with a one-year service contract required. It costs $90 per month for patients 18 and up, with a one-year service contract required.
Is there a contract or enrollment fee?
There is no enrollment fee, but a one-year service contract is required. Leaving in the first year carries an early cancellation fee equal to the months remaining.
Does Dr. Chiu offer family discounts?
Yes. The oldest parent pays full price, and children and spouses get 10 percent off the monthly fee.
Where did Dr. Chiu train?
He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1990. He completed a three-year family practice residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles.
Does Dr. Chiu treat sports injuries?
Dr. Chiu has a special interest in sports medicine and has been the family physician for several sports teams in the South Bay Area.
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