Derek Hanson Chu

Derek Chu, MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Pediatric Dermatology

map
Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services
Dermatology
730 Welch Road, 1st Fl
Palo Alto, CA 94304

“To me, there is no greater joy than making a positive difference in a child's life.”

My Approach

My experience volunteering at an orphanage during high school inspired me to become a doctor. I knew then that I wanted to support children by improving their health. To me, there is no greater joy than making a positive difference in a child's life.

The skin can be a window into a child's well-being. As a pediatric dermatologist, I decipher patterns and clues on children's skin to make diagnoses and to uncover any underlying medical conditions.

My approach to providing care is to involve families as much as possible in the process. We work together as a team. I take the time to ensure everyone fully understands the decisions we've made. My goal is to always do what is best for the child and family, and I want families to know that I'm here to help in any way I can.

Locations

Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services
Dermatology

730 Welch Road, 1st Fl

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Maps, Directions & Parking

Phone : (650) 498-6078

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Specialty Services – Los Gatos
Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services - Los Gatos

14601 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 200

Los Gatos, CA 95032

Maps, Directions & Parking

Phone : (408) 356-0911

Fax : (408) 356-7140

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services – Sunnyvale
Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services - Sunnyvale

1195 West Fremont Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Maps, Directions & Parking

Phone : (408) 426-5590

Fax : (650) 498-4209

Work and Education

Professional Education

Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 5/16/2011

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, 6/30/2015

Fellowship

UCSF Dept of Dermatology, San Francisco, CA, 6/30/2016

Internship

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 06/20/2012

Board Certifications

Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2015

Pediatric Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2016

Languages

English