Dr. Vy Chu, MD
DPC Internal Medicine, Seattle, WA
Capitol Hill MedicalDr. Chu is a DPC Internal Medicine physician at Capitol Hill Medical in Seattle, which he founded in 2008.
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About Dr. Chu
Dr. Chu practices DPC Internal Medicine at Capitol Hill Medical in Seattle, Washington. He went to college at Duke University, earned his M.D. from the University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his internal medicine residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is also a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
During residency, Dr. Chu did a rotation at a San Francisco public health clinic known for gender-affirming, HIV, and STD care, which shaped his focus on primary care for the queer community. The University of Washington School of Medicine invited him to redesign and teach an elective on LGBTQ healthcare disparities, now part of the school's LGBTQ Health Pathway curriculum. After college, he spent a few years working as an EMT and as a medical assistant. Dr. Chu founded Capitol Hill Medical in 2008. He describes the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership built on dialogue, teaching, and, at times, give and take.
Dr. Chu has been a guest expert several times on Dan Savage's sex-and-relationships podcast, the Savage Lovecast.
I view the doctor/patient relationship as a partnership and feel that the best medical decisions are trustworthy, made possible through open communication, education and in many cases, compromise.
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Patient reviews
My waiting time has always been at the minimum
"I'm so grateful he is my doctor. His entire staff and him are considerate and efficient. My waiting time has always been at the minimum and reasonable. Im glad I found a doctor who respects my time."
He communicates well
"He is very attentive to my health issues. My complicated health problems were addressed with caution to avoid unnecessary tests and medical costs. He communicates well too."
Dr. Chu gave me realistic expectations
"I made a same day appointment and got in right away. Dr. Chu gave me realistic expectations and timeline for my health goals base on my own lifestyle. I will definitely be back and will also recommend him to my family."
Questions patients ask
Is Dr. Chu board certified?
Yes. Dr. Chu is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Where did Dr. Chu train?
Dr. Chu received his M.D. from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Class of 2004. Dr. Chu completed residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, from 2004 to 2007.
Where is Dr. Chu's office?
Dr. Chu sees patients at Capitol Hill Medical, 901 Boren Avenue, Suite 705, Seattle, WA 98104.
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