About
S. in Zoology from the University of California, Davis, Magna Cum Laude. UC Davis elected him to both Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine, where he received Clinical Honors in Medicine, Psychiatry, and Dermatology. He completed his Family Practice residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles from 1990 to 1993.
After positions at Kaiser Permanente Foundation and Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Dr. Chiu opened his private practice in Los Gatos in 1996. He served as team internist for the San Jose Sharks NHL from 2002 to 2014, the San Jose Sabercats AFL from 1997 to 2011, and the San Jose Stealth NLL from 2004 to 2009. He also serves as a USC Family Medicine Voluntary Faculty Preceptor. Dr. Chiu belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the California Medical Association, and the Santa Clara County Medical Association. Outside the office, he spends time with his wife and two daughters and pursues hobbies in gardening, woodworking, and piano.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Davis, B.S. Zoology, Magna Cum Laude, 1982-1986
Medical School
University of Southern California, School of Medicine, 1986-1990
Residency
Family Practice, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles, 1990-1993
Additional Training
USC Family Medicine Voluntary Faculty Preceptor
Who is Dr. Chiu right for?
Dr. Chiu serves patients from newborns through seniors, making him a strong fit for families who want one physician for all ages. Athletes and active individuals benefit from his deep sports medicine background and years of experience with professional teams. Patients managing chronic conditions appreciate his thorough diagnostic approach and broad in-office procedure capabilities. Those seeking a direct, personal relationship with their physician will find his philosophy and DPC program a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chiu treats a broad range of conditions across family and sports medicine. He manages acute illnesses, chronic disease, and musculoskeletal injuries. He also performs well adult and well child examinations, sports pre-participation physicals, and college pre-entrance exams.
Yes. Dr. Chiu has a deep background in sports medicine. He served as team internist for the San Jose Sharks NHL from 2002 to 2014, the San Jose Sabercats AFL from 1997 to 2011, and the San Jose Stealth NLL from 2004 to 2009. He has also worked with nonprofessional sports teams throughout the South Bay Area.
Dr. Chiu performs an extensive list of procedures in-office. These include laceration repair, joint injections, mole removal, skin biopsy, ingrown toenail removal, hemorrhoid banding, ganglion cyst aspiration, splinting of simple fractures, and more. Patients avoid specialist referrals for many common procedures.
Yes. Dr. Chiu cares for patients at every life stage, from newborns and children to adults and seniors. He provides age-appropriate immunization schedules, well child exams, and adult preventive care.
Dr. Chiu earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. He completed his Family Practice residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles. S. in Zoology from the University of California, Davis.
Dr. Chiu views medicine as a profession guided by a high moral code. He treats patients as individuals, not consumers, and emphasizes collaboration. He encourages patients to ask questions and participate actively in their own care.
Yes. Dr. Chiu serves as a USC Family Medicine Voluntary Faculty Preceptor, contributing to the training of family medicine physicians.
Yes. DPC members receive phone and email access to Dr. Chiu. Many straightforward concerns do not require an in-office visit and he handles them through those channels directly.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026