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Clarissa Chu, MD, FAAP

About Clarissa Chu, MD, FAAP

Clarissa Chu, MD completed her pediatric residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She is interested in all aspects of general pediatrics, including preventive care and development, and holds a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP). Her personal interests include cooking and baking.

Titles

Attending Physician

Awards and Honors

Henry W. Baird Award, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD – Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics – St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA

Patient experience rating

(based on 369 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    5 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    5 of 5
  • Would recommend
    5 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    5 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Chu always spends the time needed to answer any concerns and shows genuine care for our children.

    5 of 5
    Mar 31, 2025
  • Dr. Chu is phenomenal. She is very kind and makes my daughter feel very comfortable.

    5 of 5
    Mar 22, 2025
  • We have a great relationship with Dr. Chu! She is patient, kind, practical & such an amazing physician.

    5 of 5
    Mar 09, 2025
  • Dr Chu was amazing. My daughter and I felt so at ease and she was extremely thorough.

    5 of 5
    Mar 07, 2025
  • Dr. Chu is the best. She is always so informative and listens to our concerns and helps us make the decision that's best for our family. She's our favorite doctor at the practice and I recommend all my friends to go to her.

    5 of 5
    Mar 06, 2025
  • Dr Chu provides the absolute best care for my son. She is very efficient and detailed in addressing any questions and/or concerns I may have. We absolutely love Dr Chu. She has been my son's primary care doctor since was born.

    5 of 5
    Mar 04, 2025
  • Dr. Chu is fantastic.

    5 of 5
    Mar 02, 2025
  • We adore Dr. Chu! She always makes me feel heard as a parent and both of my girls love her!

    5 of 5
    Feb 27, 2025
  • Doctor Chu was excellent. I look forward to bringing my children to her again.

    5 of 5
    Feb 21, 2025
  • Dr. Chu is a gem of a primary care doctor. She is the gold standard. She cares deeply for not only her patients but the whole family unit. She asked about how I was feeling and always asks about the sibling if we are just there with one child. I wish I could find someone like her in adult care!

    5 of 5
    Feb 11, 2025
  • Dr Chu is the absolute best! We're so thankful to have her as a pediatrician for both our kids.

    5 of 5
    Feb 08, 2025
  • We LOVE Dr Chu!!

    5 of 5
    Feb 08, 2025
  • First time having this doctor but we all liked her. She was friendly and funny and even my daughter who is sometimes scared of the dr office even said "I like her" after the dr left the room

    5 of 5
    Jan 27, 2025
  • Dr Chu is consistently kind, compassionate about her job, and attentive. Always willing to take the extra minute to answer additional questions

    5 of 5
    Jan 25, 2025
  • Dr. Chu is INCREDIBLE! I don't want to recommend her further, only to keep her services closer to myself! Haha! I will try to snag her every visit.

    5 of 5
    Jan 17, 2025
  • Dr. Chu is so wonderful and always takes the time to hear my concerns and answer my questions.

    5 of 5
    Jan 12, 2025
  • By far the most polite physician I have encountered.

    5 of 5
    Dec 29, 2024
  • Truly one of the kindest and most thorough physicians we have had at CHOP Moorestown.

    5 of 5
    Dec 19, 2024
  • Dr Chu responded quickly to an email I sent to her regarding my daughter's anxiety. She was so wonderful with my daughter and me during our visit. She made what would have been a stressful appointment, easy. She is a lovely person.

    5 of 5
    Nov 17, 2024
  • Amazing and extremely knowledgeable and compassionate.

    5 of 5
    Nov 12, 2024
  • Dr. Chu was incredible as always. She was so thorough and so mindful of my children's comfort. She was so pleasant!

    5 of 5
    Nov 12, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is the best provider my children have ever seen. She makes us all feel comfortable and heard every time.

    5 of 5
    Nov 11, 2024
  • We love dr chu. She's amazing and extremely thorough. Never judges us for our questions and is extremely patient listening to our concerns.

    5 of 5
    Nov 04, 2024
  • I cannot sing the praises of Dr. Chu enough. She is kind, professional, speaks respectfully to my children and helps them advocate for themselves.

    5 of 5
    Oct 21, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is so kind and open to questions and discussions about understanding everything, both the positives and negatives. We really appreciate her time!

    5 of 5
    Oct 20, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is so patient and knowledgeable. She anticipates my questions before I even ask them, and she always does her best to make my daughters feel comfortable during what can be a scary visit (for a 2-year-old).

    5 of 5
    Oct 14, 2024
  • Dr. Chu cares for both of my kids and is consistently organized, thoughtful, and compassionate. She is an old fashioned doctor in the time and care she puts into my kids.

    5 of 5
    Sep 28, 2024
  • Dr Chu is a great resource and a kind, caring doctor. We love her in our family and I recommend her highly

    5 of 5
    Sep 26, 2024
  • Dr. Chu explained everything in detail to my five year old and made her feel very comfortable and part of the conversation.

    5 of 5
    Sep 24, 2024
  • Dr.Chu is an amazing doctor

    5 of 5
    Sep 21, 2024
  • Dr. Chu was up to date on the latest studies and was very kind and thorough.

    5 of 5
    Sep 07, 2024
  • Dr Chu is our favorite. She listens and doesn't rush. She is always thorough, patient, and kind.

    5 of 5
    Aug 17, 2024
  • We love Dr Chu! She's a wonderful physician who makes my daughter feel cared about.

    5 of 5
    Aug 16, 2024
  • Dr.Chu is always attentive and her interactions with my daughter are very pleasant. She truly cares about her patients and it is easy to see that.

    5 of 5
    Aug 15, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is amazing! Thank you for such a wonderful visit.

    5 of 5
    Aug 13, 2024
  • My child has received many doctors visits since March and since then, has been very anxious about anything to do with a medical visit. Dr. Chu was so helpful and told my daughter step-by-step what to expect. She went slowly and followed my daughter's cues. My daughter left the appointment saying she had fun! I was so happy that we might be done with scary doctors visits.

    5 of 5
    Aug 04, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is outstanding. She communicates so well with both me and my child. She is patient, kind, informative and conveys genuine care.

    5 of 5
    Jul 27, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is great! She really connects with your child to make them feel comfortable during their visit. Everything is throughly explained. I always recommend this office and Dr. Chu to anyone looking for a primary.

    5 of 5
    Jul 21, 2024
  • Dr Chu is always so thorough and considerate when addressing all of my children's medical concerns/needs. We are lucky to have her as a PCP.

    5 of 5
    Jul 11, 2024
  • Dr. Chu was amazing. From the way she entered the room (she even made sure my daughter wasn't behind the door before opening) and her warm, thorough overview made me feel confident in her assessment and heard in my questions. Dr. Chu's explanations also felt very helpful and respectful. We had a great experience.

    5 of 5
    Jun 28, 2024
  • This was our first time seeing Dr Chu and she was AMAZING! She explained everything wonderfully and she had such a great bedside manner with my son. She had him all smiles even though he had a double ear infection.

    5 of 5
    Jun 10, 2024
  • Dr Chu is incredible

    5 of 5
    Jun 09, 2024
  • Dr Chu took the time to address all my concerns (and answer all my 4yo's questions). She is very thorough and kind and takes the time to talk to my children in the same manner. After we got home my 4yo said "I want to go to the doctor every day!" I think that speaks volumes!

    5 of 5
    Jun 01, 2024
  • Just like our nurse, Dr. Chu blew me away with her patience and kindness towards both my daughters. She kept my older daughter involved while preparing my younger (the patient) each step of the way. She explained everything very clearly for me as well. I had such a great experience with this visit and am excited to continue taking my girls to Dr Chu in the future!

    5 of 5
    May 21, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is the best. So warm and caring & so informed on everything. Puts my concerns at ease. Understands my stress.

    5 of 5
    May 21, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is always so attentive and informative. She is so kind and does her best to put my toddler at ease.

    5 of 5
    May 12, 2024
  • Dr. Chu was excellent all around. Explained very well and answered my son's questions patiently. Made him feel respected and comfortable.

    5 of 5
    May 12, 2024
  • Dr Chu is great, she takes her time, really listens and ensures you leave with a clear understanding of next steps.

    5 of 5
    May 08, 2024
  • Dr. Chu was excellent, First time meeting her and her bed side manners were awesome. Would love to have her again

    5 of 5
    May 06, 2024
  • We love Dr. Chu!!

    5 of 5
    Apr 09, 2024
  • Dr Chu is always very through and a great listener. She is always responsive to my concerns and provides the highest level of care I've received by a doctor in many years.

    5 of 5
    Apr 07, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is so kind! She really listens to all of your concerns regarding my son. We discuss next steps and I feel I have a good plan of what to expect going forward.

    5 of 5
    Apr 01, 2024
  • Very good at explaining in terms we understood

    5 of 5
    Mar 30, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is always caring with my son and full of information. We are very happy with her and the staff at the care we always receive while there.

    5 of 5
    Mar 30, 2024
  • Dr. Chu was wonderful. She was great with my son and was patient and thorough.

    5 of 5
    Mar 27, 2024
  • We love Dr. Chu!!! She is so attentive, educated, compassionate and caring!!!

    5 of 5
    Mar 05, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is excellent and well informed on my child's health history.

    5 of 5
    Mar 04, 2024
  • We love Dr. Chu!!

    5 of 5
    Feb 29, 2024
  • Dr. Chu was amazing with my children. She listened and included them in their care. She put them at ease and acknowledge how some of the questions or examination could be uncomfortable. She was just teriffic.

    5 of 5
    Feb 20, 2024
  • Dr Chu was so informative and patient, answering all of our questions/concerns. My daughter felt very at ease with her and trusted her advice, even remarking on it after the visit.

    5 of 5
    Feb 07, 2024
  • Dr chu is the absolute best. She's always very thorough and thoughtful with each visit. She's absolutely amazing and one of the best pediatricians we've ever had.

    5 of 5
    Jan 30, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is wonderful! She answers all of my questions and goes into detail.

    5 of 5
    Jan 18, 2024
  • I've had Dr. Chu a few times now and every time I'm blown away by her knowledge, ability to communicate the information, answer questions, and truly investigate the situation without jumping to conclusions. I never feel rushed or like I am being a bother by asking questions. She is so thorough. I have already recommended her to other parents.

    5 of 5
    Jan 04, 2024
  • Dr. Chu is wonderful. She has such a joyful spirit and calm demeanor. She also has an amazing bedside manner. We are so happy to have her as our pediatrician.

    5 of 5
    Dec 23, 2023
  • Dr Chu is such an amazing person and professional. She speaks so kindly to both kids and parents and always makes you feel welcome. I feel like I'm with a good friend and love hearing her advice and encouragement. She is in your corner to cheer you on as a parent and that means so much!

    5 of 5
    Dec 21, 2023
  • Dr Chu is the best. She is thorough and always explains her rationale. She is patient and always follows through. We got the test results very quickly and I'm always impressed by her.

    5 of 5
    Dec 09, 2023
  • He was only there for a physical, but Dr. Chu was amazing.

    5 of 5
    Dec 06, 2023
  • Dr. Chu is our go to. Luckily we don't have many office visits, but every time we have seen her, she always makes us feel heard and supported. You can tell how much she cares for her patients.

    5 of 5
    Nov 18, 2023
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