Michael Chu, MD

I honestly don’t know how I could put into words what a phenomenal doctor Dr. Chu is. As a woman it is very difficult to find an OBGYN that you can trust that is sympathetic, caring and extremely informative. I can honestly say that he has given me quality of life that I did not have before due my endometriosis. He did a procedure on me last December for my endometriosis and it saved my life I can live without pain and that means more to me than anyone will ever know. He cares so much about his patients he was there for me throughout my whole recovery. When you have an appointment with him he makes time for you he doesn’t just look at you asking questions and kick you out like most doctors do. I’ve never had to wait more than 5 minutes to see him. He builds an actual relationship with his patients and he remembers everything so you don’t feel like you’re just another paycheck to him you’re an actual human that he wants to help. His assistants are very kind and professional and always super sweet when they see me. And now that I’m pregnant with my second child I could not imagine any other doctor being a part of my pregnancy and delivering my child then him. If you’re reading this and you’re looking for an amazing OBGYN seriously call the office and make the appointment you will not be disappointed.

If you are looking for an OB/​GYN, you can save a lot of time by stopping now and going with Dr. Chu. Over the last four years, we have struggled with fertility issues, so finding a good OB/​GYN was important. Before my wife became Dr. Chu’s patient, we bounced between a few OB/​GYNs that either lacked in the knowledge or bedside manner department. In 2013, my wife found Dr. Chu and has been thrilled ever since. Long story short, after two years of his support and knowledge, Dr. Chu delivered our son just a few weeks ago.
Throughout our journey to start our family, Dr. Chu has been honest, knowledgeable, open, and supportive. When we eventually got pregnant, Dr. Chu really shined. His dedication to patient care was amazing. Every question we had, no matter how small, was answered quickly and respectfully. I don’t remember having to wait even a day to hear back from him if my wife had a question or concern. When we went over our birth plan and we encountered something that he thought was unnecessary or didn’t agree with, he would voice his opinion but was open to it as long as it didn’t put his patient or the baby at risk. At every appointment, we were never rushed out and asked twice if we had any more questions before he left the room.
As the husband of the patient, I appreciated Dr. Chu. His always calm demeanor and accessibility went a long way in making my wife’s pregnancy go smoothly for me. There is a lot of opportunity to worry during pregnancy, and Dr. Chu kept all of that in line. Luckily, our pregnancy was pretty smooth, and there were only things that we had to stay aware of, but nothing that we had to REALLY worry about. I imagine without Dr. Chu, we would have many unnecessary freak outs. I’ll also add that Dr. Chu does have a sense of humor and interacting with him is entertaining.
When my wife went into labor, it progressed much faster than expected and the hospital hadn’t paged Dr. Chu until after my wife was ready to push. Because he was such a big part of our pregnancy experience, my wife put in the effort and waited for Dr. Chu to arrive. When he got there, he kept her calm and focused, and our son was delivered quickly and easily.
After he finished all of the post-​delivery stuff and was able to chit chat, Dr. Chu mentioned that on the drive to the delivery room, he couldn’t help but reflect on how far we had come since my wife came in for her first appointment in 2013. Before he left the room, he took a few seconds to admire our son and you could tell that he gets a deep sense of satisfaction out his job, which is pretty neat.
Again, if he is covered by your health plan, look no further than Dr. Chu.
From my wife:
I cannot sing Dr. Chu’s praises much more than my husband already has. In a nutshell, his calm and empathetic nature made our stressful infertility journey easier, he’s very gentle during exams, and he helped me focus less on the what-if’s of pregnancy and more on taking care of myself-​physically and emotionally. Towards the end of my pregnancy, he was attentive and reassuring, but sent me to the hospital for monitoring when necessary. His calm, but thorough, way of treating patients is one of the reasons I changed insurance companies to continue as his patient. The other is because he trusts his patients to make the best decisions for themselves.

Dr. Chu is the best OB/​GYN in Sacramento. He was my doctor for the past five or so years when I was a patient at UC Davis. He was an excellent resource for family planning and women’s health, generally. When I got pregnant last November, I knew I was in good hands. Throughout my pregnancy, my husband and I felt extremely confident in Dr. Chu’s care. He is thorough, patient, and calm. He was straightforward, and answered all of my questions without judgment. I’d like to think I’m sort of hippie, and Dr. Chu was very open to my less traditional plans, while always informing me of risks in an understandable and non-​threatening manner.
During my third trimester, Dr. Chu left UCD and went into private practice. I was given the option of seeing a different OB at UCD, or switching insurance to continue to see Dr. Chu. If you’ve ever tried to get a new doctor during pregnancy, you know it’s like pulling teeth. I had to deal with UCD, Blue Shield, and the Department of Managed Healthcare, but in the end, I got to keep seeing Dr. Chu. I say confidently that continuing to see him was totally worth the hours I put into it, and I’d do it again.
I had a tough labor, induced twelve days after my due date. Between my due date and the day I was induced (and even before then), Dr. Chu was available. He answered my calls and texts, and made me feel like I was his only patient. My nurses were shocked that I had my doctor’s cell phone number, and kept telling me how lucky I was. Although the delivery was pretty standard, I had some post-​delivery complications that were pretty scary. Dr. Chu is such a pro, and made sure that I and my husband knew what was going on, that we were safe, and that I had the best medical care. I literally trust him with my life.
I have gotten to know a few of Dr. Chu’s other patients, and everyone has feelings similar to mine. We all feel like we are his only patients, or at least his most important patients. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

My wife and I had heard nothing but great things about Dr. Michael Chu, so we decided to meet him, and we chose him as our obstetrician. From the first appointment, he was very patient and willing to take the extra time to make sure all of our questions had been answered. All of his responses were very thorough and clearly understood. After meeting with him many more times, I knew that we had found a very intelligent and experienced doctor that always presented himself with utmost professionalism. Dr. Chu is very honest and will not give an answer that he is not completely sure about. He was easily accessible any time he was needed. He went the extra mile in order to better accommodate my wife’s pregnancy and birth plan, including making himself available to deliver our baby, which is pretty much unheard of nowadays. My wife had a complicated delivery, and Dr. Chu knew something was wrong; He made the expert decision to do a c-​section after our sons heart rate had dropped several times. After being born, Dr. Chu found that our son had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck multiple times and he would have never safely been delivered vaginally. Thanks to Dr. Chu’s expertise, our son is completely healthy and we are eternally grateful. We look forward to seeing him when we have our next baby.

I’ve had the pleasure of not only working side by side with Dr Chu, but he also delivered my son. I had a wonderful pregnancy and delivery under his care. He is very patient, calm, and gives his patients his undivided attention. He is responsive to your calls and questions and every appointment you feel like you are his only patient. I’d choose him over and over again!

Dr Chu is an excellent Doctor. He delivered both of my boys and I couldn’t be happier. He’s very caring and considerate. My favorite thing about him is that he is so calm. Something everyone would want during a potentially stressful time. I never felt rushed during a visit and he ALWAYS explained everything to me. Highly recommend!