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Diane Chau, MD, Geriatrics, Long Beach, CA

DianeLynnChauMDFACP

Geriatrics Long Beach, CA

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Physician

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  • Office

    200 Oceangate
    Ste 100
    Long Beach, CA 90802
    Phone+1 888-562-5442

Education & Training

  • UC San Diego Medical Center
    UC San Diego Medical Center2000 - 2002
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1997
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1994, MD
  • Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
    Harvard University School of Dental Medicineno degree, 1990 - 1992
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityBA, Biology, 1987 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2002 - 2019
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1998 - 2008
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1997 - 2007
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1998 - 2000
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor 2012 US News and World Report
  • Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Geriatric Medicine ABIM, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Federal and Individual Spending on the 10 Costliest Medications in Medicare Part D from 2011 to 2015  
    Jonathan H Watanabe, Diane L Chau, Jan D Hirsch, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
  • Clinical Management of Diabetes in the Elderly.  
    Chau DL, Edelman SV, Clinical Diabetes 19(4):172-176
  • Osteoporosis and Diabetes.  
    Chau DL, Edelman SV, Clinical Diabetes 20 (3):153-158
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Gastric Bypass Surgery Negatively Impacts Bone Health by Increasing Bone Turnover in Human Subjects
    Plodkowski R, Chau D, Krenkel J, Sundaram U, Jahangir S, and St. Jeor S, The Obesity Society Annual Scientific Sessions, Phoenix, AZ
  • Preservation of Fat Free Mass In Overweight Patients Experiencing Significant Weight Loss.
    Jahangir S, Krenkel J, Plodkowski R, Chau D, Sundaram U, St. Jeor S, The Obesity Society Annual Scientific Sessions, Phoenix, AZ
  • Effect of Thiazolidinedione Administration on Bone Turnover Markers in Human Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes.
    Plodkowski R, Chau D, Andal J, Hovenic T, Sundaram U, Diabetes. 2008; Vol. 57, sup 1.A599, American Diabetes Association 68th Scientific Sessions. San Francisco, CA
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Lectures

  • What is palliative care? 
    Nevada Geriatrics Education annual symposia, polypharmacy

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