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Cherie Chu, MD
4.8
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Pediatrics
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Cherie Chu, MD
4.8
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Pediatrics
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Location and phone
5525 Grossmont Center Drive
Floor 5
La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
Get directions858-499-2701
Fax: 619-644-6909
Care schedule
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About Cherie Chu, MD
It is such a privilege to be a pediatrician because I have the opportunity to build long relationships with families. I love being able watch children grow up knowing that I contributed to their well-being. I believe in an approach that focuses on a healthy lifestyle to maintain wellness. I work together with families not just for acute medical care, but also in preventive care by promoting lifelong healthy habits. I participate in the Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Climate and Planetary Health Committee because I have an interest in addressing the impact of climate change on human health. I enjoy cooking, photography, crafting and spending time with my family.
Age: 48
In practice since: 2005
Gender: Female
Name pronunciation: shuh-REE Choo
Languages: English, Spanish
Education
Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland: Residency
Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland: Internship
University of California, Irvine: Medical School
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Asthma
- Circumcision - pediatrics
- Eczema
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Multiples (twins and triplets)
- Nutrition
- Parenting guidance
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NPI
1386653624
Patient Portal
Insurance plans accepted
Cherie Chu, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.8
97 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.7
Provider discussed treatment options
4.7
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
August 28, 2025
5.0
Dr Chu is amazing! 5 stars
Verified Patient
August 22, 2025
5.0
Dr. Chu is a wonderful doctor. She is so thorough, patient and gives great explanations. I have so much trust in her. I am so grateful for the care she has provided for both of my kids since they first started seeing her as toddlers.
Verified Patient
August 4, 2025
5.0
Dr Chu is the best. My kids love her. We've been coming to see the doctor for many years. We could have found a doctor closer to where we live, but we continue coming to see Dr Chu. She is very patient, thorough, meticulous, the best you can find.
Verified Patient
June 23, 2025
5.0
Dr Chu is absolutely amazing especially with teens. Her approach is great and she is so informative with preventative lifestyle care which is important to our family.
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Special recognitions
Guardian Angel recognitions
Cherie Chu, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Cherie Chu, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Guardian Angel recognitions
Cherie Chu, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Cherie Chu, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Featured in Sharp Health News
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