David Shu, MD

My boyfriend and I were in search for a great primary doctor and we found Dr. Shu! Dr. Shu is an excellent listener and he really cares about his patients health. He is thorough in his examinations and provides us with information we need to know. Also, the front desk is great! They’re quick! I have never waited more than ten minutes in the front office and also in the back office. Their office runs smooth and quite efficient. I would highly recommend Dr. Shu for your primary health care.

Visited Dr Shu for a shoulder he was very attentive to diagnosing the problem. Very nice and knowledgable Doctor. Unlike some doctors I visited before, he breaks things down to simple terms I understood. Even after my visit he provided me resources to help with my recovery.

My first experience seeing Dr. Shu was great. He is a very knowledgeable doctor and very pleasant, you can ask him many questions and he is understanding. Highly recommended.

Dr. Shu is extremely knowledgeable, patient and listens to all my questions and provide very detail and clear answers. He is very through and detail oriented. I feel very comfortable talking to him and he cleared all my questions. Excellent primary care physician and he always got my issues resolved very smoothly.
His staff is very nice and friendly. Facility is nice and clean. It’s not super hard to get appointment so I really appreciate that. Highly recommend him! :)

Great doctor. Dr. Shu has always shown patience in my health concerns and consistently provided timely responses regarding medical results. Facility is a bit dated, but what really matters is the level of care and attention provided, which is why I’ve chosen him as my primary doctor.

I recently selected Dr. Shu to be my primary care physician so my experience with him is limited. The one time I have been to see him, I found him to be caring, knowledgeable and a good listener. His office staff were polite and the wait was minimal.

After moving to the South Bay for a decade, I was at a loss for who to go to for my primary care once I moved back to the SF area. Thankfully, one of my close friends referred me to Dr. Shu based on her own experiences under his care.
The staff were extremely helpful and more than welcoming when I called and asked if they were accepting new patients. They did not hesitate to assist me when I told them that my previous doctor in San Jose had retired and I was unsure how to obtain my medical records (when I began searching for a new physician in this area, I was met with resistance and even refused service from certain practices because I didn’t have my medical records readily available).
I think Dr. Shu (or «Doctor Dave,» as he graciously allows me to call him) provides an excellent level of care that addresses all of my needs without being too invasive. In the past, I’ve had physicians misdiagnose my ailments and prescribe unnecessary treatments based on the experiences of their previous patients or their own «hunch.» News flash to them, I’m not one of their previous patients, and if they had listened to my symptoms and how I was feeling they may have actually diagnosed me correctly. This kind of disservice has not happened once in the few years I’ve been seeing Dr. Shu. He really listens to what I tell him is going on with my body (and what he sees/​hears for himself) and only prescribes the proper treatment. If he ever suggests that I take certain steps or make certain changes in my lifestyle to prevent further illness/​injury, I do not hesitate to heed his advice.
All I’ve ever known from Doctor Dave and his staff is empathy and a real sense of caring for my well-​being. There is a unique balance of professionalism and friendliness with himself and his practice that I have not experienced anywhere else, and I sleep soundly knowing that he is looking out for me.

I was battling with bad allergies a few years ago but didn’t really make appointments to doc’s office. I mentioned it to Dr. Shu casually over the phone and then he gave me eye drops samples! He is very attentive and caring indeed. Thank you, Dr. Shu!

Thank you Dr. Shu for the care your provided to my father. Very attentive and caring. You always respond promptly and very supportive.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Shu for over 7 years now. I like how he sits and listens to you before conveying his thoughts. When I scheduled a physical, he draws my blood in the office instead of sending me off to a lab which saves me time. I always get a call from him about my results in about a week. I am able to look at my labs online through the patient portal and email him any questions I have. They also have same day appointments, if I call in right when they open for urgent needs. There is even FREE PARKING! Sometimes the lot does get full and there is usually residential 2 hour parking a block or two away. The office is very accessible via public transportation from the M and K line.
Thanks Dr Shu!

Despite all the positive reviews here, I was quite dissatisfied with Dr. Shu. As a new patient, I had a annual check up with Dr. Shu, including a blood panel. A couple of weeks later I received a voicemail from his office staff saying he wanted me to make an appointment with a specialist, no reason given. When I phoned to ask what the issue was, the staff had no info. and said the doctor would call me – he didn’t call. When I asked that the results of my blood panel be sent to my Sutter online account, so I could see it, the office said no, I’d have to come in and pick up a paper copy. Patient online access to their tests is a standard practice for Sutter providers, which Dr, Shu is.
Soon after, my check up, I had a very serious medical crisis and was hospitalized. Following that I phoned Dr. Shu’s office, asking to speak with him.
He phoned me back this time, after office hours, but getting my voicemail, left no message. When I called again, he called at night, and we spoke, but he was curt and seemed to have no interest or empathy in my situation.
After much searching, I’ve now found a primary care physician who is caring, and really interested in my medical problems. He’s phoned me within a couple hours of my leaving a message for him. Complete opposite of Dr. Shu.

When I lived in San Francisco, dr. Shu was my go-​to. Very kind, attentive, and caring. I have since moved, and still value his advice on medical conditions!

Well, don’t want to mar any reputation especially perfect 5stars’, though I don’t think the doctor earns it completely.
I would underline 4 major disadvantages:
–Although he listened attentively, he only followed my requests, but I didn’t hear his own advices.
— Once I went to a physiotherapy place he recommended, though I’ve got just few printed exercises which I have to do at home. Great recommendation! Maybe it would be better to investigate firstly the place you recommend? They literally did nothing, but charged me.
I had much better experience with physiotherapists before so that I can tell what is good and what is bad.
— He didn’t call me after any procedures/​surgeries/​medical tests to propose a follow up appointment to discuss issues or to let me know my health condition.
— Last time I was there to pass some standard blood tests before the surgery, he forgot a medical syringe at the couch near me. And when nurse came, she asked me if its mine. What???:))) sure, I took one and put it there for ehmm no reason?! great)
So what I’ve got was little empathy and care, which I do expect from all the doctors.

I sought out to find another GP doctor, especially because my last one made me feel like I was a waste of his time, whether to check if I broke anything, or even a simple checkup! Then I met Dr. Shu.
Dr. Shu is definitely one the dying breed of doctors, that actually cares for his patient’s well being and health. He addresses all of my concerns and answers any questions I have in a polite and sincere manner. In no way did I feel rushed. He even contacted me to follow up on my health condition a week later! I wish I went to Dr. Shu sooner!

Awesome, awesome primary care physician. His medical staff was extremely warming and helped relieve any pre-​jitters I had for my visit (full panel blood test and full physical exam). Everyone approached and spoke to me as if we were long lost friends.
Dr.Shu is incredibly patient. He takes the time to explain each and every little thing. He even took the time to tell me about some of his travels (as I expressed my interests in travel particularly about my upcoming trips). Needless to say, he has had some epicly awesome adventures out of the country.
I’ve never had such a painless blood draw before. I had no idea when he put in the needle, when he was filling the tubes with my blood, nor when he took the needle out. Amazingly steady hands!
So why 4 stars? It was the experience I had with his front desk staff. I understand a great physician like Dr. Shu is busy but they were very standoff-​ish and unapproachable with me. I was a tad early for my appointment and asked for the forms I needed to fill as a new patient and the lady replied with «well you’re early but I guess I could give you the paperwork».

I started seeing Dr. Shu probably around 3 ½ years ago for an issue that popped up in my elbow. Like a lot of guys in their 20’s, I hadn’t seen a doctor in almost a decade. It just never occurred to me. I called around to a few places, and (luckily), Dr. Shu was able to see me that day.
Since that first meeting, Dr. Shu & I have established a very positive doctor/​patient relationship. He’s helped me find specialists who have helped me diagnose health issues that I’m happy to have figured out at a young enough age to be able to do something about them. His staff is courteous and helpful, both on the phone and in the office.
The thing I really appreciate about Dr. Shu is that he has a conversation with you. He listens and allows you to bounce ideas off of him. I’m the type of guy who does research, or at least attempts to, before going in to see the doctor. He’s upfront with what’s true and what’s nonsense, as far as what I’m reading on the internet. He lets you get your words out without interrupting you, and you can tell he knows what he’s talking about. And if he’s not completely familiar with something, he’s not afraid to get on his computer and re-​familiarize himself on the issue. This, to me, is much better than somebody maintaining that they know anything and everything in their given field.
Dr. Shu is a smart doctor. He listens to you, and creates and ongoing dialog concerning health issues you have. He makes sure to talk to you in a way that makes things make sense. And he’s available in a timely manner. I highly recommend him as your general practitioner. You can tell he cares about what he does.

There are 3 things I care about for primary care physicians:
1. Ability to listen
2. Availability
3. Smart (duh)
Dr. Shu’s got ‘em. Not only is he super nice and humble, he actually takes the time to sit down and have a discussion with you. Wicked smart too.
I’d say the best thing is that you can actually get an appointment with him in a reasonable amount of time — I waited 2ish weeks for a new patient and 2 days for a regular appointment. What what?! That’s super duper rare, and he’s actually really good too. YOU HEAR THAT SF DOCTORS?! GET YO SHIZ TOGETHER!

Over the last six years or so, I’ve called on Dr. Shu for advice and treatment. From my silliest calls asking for an appointment because I think I have a «brain tumor» (bump on head), to more serious symptoms that needed his expertise and prescriptions, he’s been my go-​to doctor in San Francisco. And from silly to serious, he’s always been patient and given it top consideration, or so I felt.
I loathe going into a big hospital and basically playing a lottery to find a good GP. I don’t like people easily enough to do that. I prefer a private practice and don’t want someone too young or too old.
So when I first moved into the city, I needed to be really selective about which doctor would become MY doctor. He needed to have an excellent reputation, have a wealth of patience and a good sense of humor (because I really will drop by if I think I have a brain tumor or if I’m convinced I’m losing too much hair, haha), and be very focused on details.
Dr. Shu fit the bill perfectly and I fervently recommend him for your family doctor and GP. Be it kids or adults, he always has a smile for you and will get to the core of whatever ails you without making you feel rushed or ignored.
This much, I know.

I’ve always struggled with finding good local GPs. Some come highly recommended but are impossible to book an appointment with and give you short shrift when you finally see them. It is not difficult to get an appointment with Dr. Shu and he is really exceptionally competent. I am worried that he will be «discovered» and then be overbooked but thankfully that is not the case yet but I’ve no doubt he will become more popular with time so get in while you can!
Dr. Shu has a great manner and makes time to understand your concerns. He has been my doctor for about 3 years and has given me good advice about how to improve my health and arranged a short notice colonoscopy with another doctor which was a wise precaution. All clear, thank goodness!
I wish I had discovered him sooner and of course, he has my top recommendation.

I’ve got to give five stars to Dr. Shu. After years of not going to the doctor I had visited one of the local doctors who has an office a couple of blocks away from Dr. Shu. I would have to say that the experience was quite bad and therefore I turned to Unilocal to find my answer. That answer was Dr. Shu.
He is a great doctor who cares about his patients. He always asks if I have any other questions or concerns. This was something new to me as my previous doctor never asked. It always felt as if he was rushing to get out of the office. This is the complete opposite with Dr. Shu. On my last visit we spent half an hour just catching up as well as talking about my physical and what I needed to do to stay healthy. I would highly recommend anyone to Dr. Shu if you’re looking for a great doctor with a great bedside manner and someone we can talk to easily and not be afraid to ask questions.