About
Christopher G. Chow, MD is a board-certified internist and lifelong San Fernando Valley resident. S. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. He earned his M.D. at New York Medical College before training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for his internal medicine internship and residency.
Dr. Chow has engaged in medical research since 2002. His work includes multiple clinical trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In 2009, he co-founded Valley Clinical Trials, now one of the largest clinical trial companies in the Western United States. The organization focuses on diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and chronic heart disease. His patients have participated in the original GLP-1 trials and several COVID-19 antiviral studies. That research background shapes how Dr. Chow approaches clinical care. He integrates emerging therapies and advanced technologies while favoring the least invasive options available. He specializes in adult outpatient care, managing both common and complex conditions from young adults through the elderly. He prioritizes listening, preventive planning, and coordinating specialist access when patients need it.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California at Berkeley
Medical School
M.D., New York Medical College
Residency
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chow right for?
Dr. Chow is a strong fit for adults who want a physician with deep research expertise guiding their care. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease benefit from his specialized focus in those areas. Adults across the age spectrum, from young adults to elderly patients, find his practice well-suited to their needs. Patients who value direct physician access and on-site diagnostics will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chow specializes in internal medicine with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management. He treats conditions including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and chronic heart disease, among other common and complex adult conditions. His research background gives him particular depth in metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Yes, Dr. Chow holds board certification in internal medicine. D. at New York Medical College.
Dr. Chow has engaged in clinical research since 2002, with studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine. He co-founded Valley Clinical Trials in 2009, focusing on diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart disease. He brings that knowledge directly into clinical decisions, integrating emerging therapies where appropriate.
Dr. Chow treats adult patients across the full age spectrum, from young adults through the elderly. He focuses exclusively on outpatient adult care.
Yes. Dr. Chow gives members his personal cell number and email address. Patients can contact him directly without going through a call center or answering service.
Dr. Chow builds his approach around prevention, lifestyle treatment, and targeted medication use. He favors the least invasive options available and integrates advanced technologies when they benefit the patient. He prioritizes listening and long-term relationship-building with each person in his panel.
S. in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley. D. at New York Medical College. He then trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for his internal medicine internship and residency.
Yes. When patients need specialist referrals, Dr. Chow takes an active role in coordinating that access. He works to ensure continuity of care across all providers involved in a patient's health.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026