Nelson M. Chiu, MD
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Nelson M. Chiu, MD
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Family medicine
- Travel medicine
- Chronic disease management
- Integrative medicine
- Preventive medicine
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Chiu is exceptional and has always made me feel like he cares about my health and let's me know that I has a voice in my treatment plan. I really appreciate that about him.
Dr. Chiu is always a good listener, shows compassion, and addresses my concerns thoughtfully and based on standards of care. He also tells me if something may not be covered by my insurance, which affects how I make some decisions.
Dr. Chiu is an excellent doctor. His staff is also excellent. I would follow him around Seattle if he left Northgate. The team is very thorough, responsive and I feel like my wellbeing is a priority to Dr. Chiu. He's helped me address my sleep apnea, high blood pressure, hip/bqck Issues and he always listens to me.
He is a excellent dr. who not only listens to you about your visit by generally ask about my wellbeing. We spend a moment chatting at the end about our lives maybe 3 min.
Dr.Chiu always listens first, provides his feedback, details the treatment and also explains why he believes the treatment is effective. I'm never left feeling unsure, nor unsatisfied.
Great annual checkup. Dr Chui thoughtfully responded to each of my questions and involved me in the recommendation.
I have recommended him to many actually .
*Dr. Chin really tries to be personable and he explains things well! Always answers questions well. [...]
Dr Chiu is an excellent doctor and I will follow him where he practices, just as I followed him to Northgate from Kent-Des Moines
Dr. Chui is very thorough knowledgeable and extremely helpful in making positive decision for my health
Dr. Chiu was great in recommendations and really listens to me. He makes me so at ease, I never had a physician treat me like he does. He is very attentive, advises me on certain treatment and
The Dr. Was very clear and understanding
Dr chui is one of my best doctors I've ever had. I Always look forward to my visits him.
Dr. Chiu [...] very attentive and listened to me very well.
Dr. Chiu is very well informed for a general practitioner and always involves me in the decision making regarding my treatment.
Dr Chiu is wonderful
I had a new primary care provider - *Dr. Nelson Chiu. We established care during this visit. He was OUTSTANDING! He took extra time to go over many health issues and get up to date. He listened to me & respected me. He was really supportive and informative in managing my health, and his follow up on messaging about labs was 100% thorough. I am so completely pleased!
Dr. Chiu Nelson was really good and caring.
Dr Nelson Chiu is a very good Dr. I am lucky to have him as my primary care.
Dr Nelson Chou and the lab staff were very good and having me be comfortable with what we were doing or discussing.
Dr. Chiu always very caring and patient. When message to ask him questions always prompt and detailed answers . Feel very lucky to have him as my primary family doctor!
My provider and the staff are always pleasant and willing to ensure I have all that I need.
About Nelson M. Chiu
Nelson M. Chiu, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician and clinic medical director at UW Medicine Primary Care at Northgate. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor for the UW Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Chiu speaks Mandarin Chinese and conversational Spanish. Dr. Chiu's clinical interests include global health, integrative medicine, and medical education.
Dr. Chiu believes that health is not merely the absence and prevention of disease, but the complete wellness of body, soul, and spirit. He looks forward to listening, serving, and supporting you and your family towards promoting excellent health and working with you to take care of any obstacles found along the way.
Personal Interests
Dr. Chiu enjoys spending time with friends and family, volunteering at church, playing guitar, singing, running, backpacking, and water sports.
Education and Training
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UW - Dept. of Family MedicineResidency, 2015, Family MedicineUW - Dept. of Family MedicineInternship, 2013, Family MedicineRutgers – New Jersey Medical SchoolMedical Education, 2013, Family Medicine
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine, 2015, American Board of Family Medicine