About
Dr. Danny Phu is a board-certified internist who has practiced medicine in Long Beach for over two decades. He earned his BS in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California Riverside and his MD from UCLA Medical School. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. Mary Medical Center, with subspecialty training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance.
After residency, Dr. Phu joined the Department of Medical Education at St. Mary Medical Center as an Academic Staff Physician and Clinical Instructor. There, he taught medical students and residents, organized CME conferences, and led cancer conferences and ambulatory lecture series. He also worked as a per diem physician at Kaiser Permanente clinics in Orange County and Long Beach. He grew up entirely in Southern California after immigrating from Vietnam at age seven in 1980. That background shapes his deep commitment to serving a diverse patient population with compassionate, unhurried care. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and a California Internal Medicine License.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS, Biomedical Sciences, University of California Riverside (1992-1995)
Medical School
MD, UCLA Medical School (1995-1999)
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Mary Medical Center; subspecialty training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Phu right for?
Dr. Phu is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who invests real time in each visit. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease benefit from his thorough, relationship-driven approach. He also serves adults who want proactive preventive care and comprehensive annual physicals. Patients who value direct after-hours access to their physician will find his practice a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Phu manages a wide range of internal medicine concerns. His clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, asthma, arthritis, and gastrointestinal conditions. He also provides cancer screenings, depression screenings, sleep apnea screenings, and preventive care including vaccinations.
Yes. Dr. Phu holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds a California Internal Medicine License and has practiced internal medicine in Long Beach for over two decades.
Dr. Phu earned his MD from UCLA Medical School after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of California Riverside. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. Mary Medical Center and received subspecialty training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance.
Yes. After residency, Dr. Phu joined St. Mary Medical Center as an Academic Staff Physician and Clinical Instructor. He taught medical students and residents, organized CME conferences, and led cancer conferences and ambulatory lecture series.
Dr. Phu takes a thorough, preventive-first approach to chronic conditions. He structures every appointment to allow adequate time for review, planning, and patient education. Comprehensive physicals and ongoing monitoring are central to how he manages long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Phu personally manages his patients when they require hospitalization at Long Beach Memorial Center. Patients do not transfer to an unfamiliar hospitalist team during a hospital stay.
Dr. Phu grew up in Southern California after immigrating from Vietnam at age seven in 1980. That personal history informs his commitment to serving a diverse patient population with compassionate, unhurried care. He has built his career entirely in the Long Beach area.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026