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Dr. Cynthia Chiu, MD

Dr. Cynthia Chiu, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Cynthia Chiu, MD is an ophthalmologist in Oakland, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chiu has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 2000. She is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus. She is not accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

491 30th St Ste 201 Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 836-2122

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chiu specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Chiu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chiu

4.4

20 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
15%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Carol Y. – Jun 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sarathy in Toronto, none – Jun 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
J Carolyn Cowan in Kensington, CA – Mar 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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oakland, ca – Dec 13, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Cynthia Chiu, MD is an ophthalmologist in Oakland, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chiu has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 2000. She is affiliated...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Richard H. Lee JR MD Inc.491 30th St Ste 201 Oakland, CA 94609
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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