---
title: "Elise M. Chu, O.D. | Optometrist in Palo Alto, CA"
description: "Elise M. Chu, O.D. practices Optometrist in Palo Alto, CA and San Carlos, CA. Accepting new patients."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/elise-m-chu-2015725597"
---

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# Elise M. Chu, O.D.

## Optometrist

-   New patients, please call for availability

[795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US)

[+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/elise-m-chu-2015725597#provider-locations)

## Schedule appointment

[650-853-2974](tel:+16508532974)

## About Elise M. Chu, O.D.

Languages English and French

Gender Female

Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging

## Education and training

**Internship:** VA Palo Alto

**Residency:** VA Palo Alto, Ocular Disease

**Education:** University of California, Berkeley

## Affiliations

### Medical groups

-   Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

## Care locations

[Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889)

795 El Camino Real

Palo Alto, CA 94301

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US)

[650-853-2974](tel:+16508532974)

650-853-6086

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

[San Carlos Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/san-carlos-center-1043246914)

301 Industrial Road

San Carlos, CA 94070

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+Industrial+Road+San+Carlos%2C+CA+94070+US)

[650-596-4220](tel:+16505964220)

650-508-8540

Sunday Closed

Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

**View additional hours**

Sunday Closed

Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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