--- title: "Dr. Howard Chow | Pediatrician in San Mateo, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Howard Chow, M.D. practices Pediatrics in San Mateo, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-howard-chow-1046235849" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Howard Chow, M.D. ![Howard Chow, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/ax7JBWqcQUjA4qBzgrhaUo0Suyyjw1zmd1yjKukYEVA/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(76 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Howard Chow, M.D. ## Pediatrics - Accepting new patients [50 South San Mateo DriveFloor 3San Mateo, CA 94401](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50+South+San+Mateo+Drive+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94401+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-howard-chow-1046235849#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-howard-chow-1046235849#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-howard-chow-1046235849#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-howard-chow-1046235849#provider-services) ## About Dr. Chow Languages English Gender Male Ages treated Children under 18 Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care Dr. Chow chose pediatrics because of his passion for working with children and finds it rewarding to support their growth, development, and overall health. As a father of two daughters, he values partnering with families to navigate the challenges of raising children and believes that effective pediatric care is built on a strong partnership between physicians and parents. He is committed to working collaboratively with families to provide guidance, support, and personalized care for every child. ### Professional highlights Dr. Chow remains actively involved in medical education and serves as a preceptor for medical students from UCSF. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Chow enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, cooking, scuba diving, traveling, and following sports of all kinds. He especially enjoys making memories with his family and reminiscing with his wife about their international travel adventures. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Chicago **Internship:** University of California San Francisco **Residency:** University of California San Francisco, Chief Resident ## Board certifications - Pediatrics ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ### Other - Mills-Peninsula Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [San Mateo Pediatrics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-mateo-care-center-1043247262) 50 South San Mateo Drive Floor 3 San Mateo, CA 94401 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50+South+San+Mateo+Drive+San+Mateo%2C+CA+94401+US) [650-652-8720](tel:+16506528720) 650-652-8375 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Reasons for visit - [Newborn Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/newborn-and-baby-care) - Preventive Medicine - Wellness care ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Pediatric weight management program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-weight-management-program) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatrics%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+San+Mateo+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.566113299020486%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.32644657285475%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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