About
Dr. Vy Chu practices primary care at Capitol Hill Medical in Seattle, Washington. He transitioned his practice to the Direct Primary Care model on July 1, 2025. His membership rate sits at $95 per month, with lower household rates for couples, throuples, poly relationships, and families.
Dr. Chu focuses on comprehensive primary care, including HIV care, gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP prescription and monitoring, and chronic disease management. He sees patients for urgent needs on the same or next day. Patients who left his panel during his first year of DPC and later find care elsewhere lacking can return without waiting a full year. Dr. Chu built that exception specifically to protect the continuity of existing patient relationships.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chu right for?
Dr. Chu is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who understands LGBTQ+ health needs. Patients managing HIV, pursuing gender-affirming hormone therapy, or seeking PrEP benefit from his focused expertise. He also serves patients with chronic conditions who want consistent, relationship-driven care. Same-day and next-day access makes him a practical choice for those who need urgent care without emergency room visits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chu provides comprehensive primary care, including chronic disease management, HIV care, and preventive health. He also treats urgent care needs on the same or next day. STI screening, contraception management, and pre-operative clearance fall within his clinical scope as well.
Yes. Dr. Chu provides gender-affirming hormone therapy and monitoring as part of his primary care services. This falls under his DPC membership at Capitol Hill Medical.
Yes. Dr. Chu prescribes PrEP and provides ongoing monitoring for patients pursuing HIV prevention. This service is part of his standard DPC membership.
Dr. Chu offers same-day or next-day appointments for urgent needs. Members do not need to wait for routine scheduling windows to address pressing health concerns.
Dr. Chu performs several procedures in the office, including cryotherapy for warts and skin lesions, skin tag removals, EKGs, pap smears, ear lavage, and incision and drainage of abscesses. Most of these fall under the membership with no additional fee.
Yes. Dr. Chu explicitly welcomes LGBTQ+ patients at Capitol Hill Medical. His clinical focus includes gender-affirming care, HIV care, and PrEP, reflecting his commitment to this community.
Dr. Chu built a specific exception for patients who left his panel during his first year of DPC. If they find care elsewhere lacking, they can return without waiting a full year. He created this policy to protect continuity for existing patient relationships.
The practice has not published board certification details publicly. Prospective patients can contact Capitol Hill Medical directly for credentialing information.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026