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Dr. Richard Tu, DPM
Podiatry* Age 49
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Dr. Richard Tu, DPM

Podiatry* Age 49
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Richard Tu, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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About

Dr. Tu graduated from California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at St. Mary's Medical Center San Francisco. Dr. Richard Tu, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Tu has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Foot Infection, Achilles Tendinitis and Foot Sprain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tu also speaks Spanish and Vietnamese. Dr. Tu is board certified in Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Foot Infection
Achilles Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Foot Infection
Achilles Tendinitis
Foot Sprain
Metatarsalgia
Plantar Fasciitis
Bunion
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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Bunion Surgery
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Gout
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Hammer Toe
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Hammer Toe Repair
Morton's Neuroma
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Tenosynovitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Misalignment
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bunionette
Calcaneus Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Extra-Articular Fracture
Foot and Ankle Disorders
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Deformities
Foot Fracture
Foot Injuries
Fracture
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Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Heel Pain
Heel Spur
Ingrown Toenail
Insufficiency Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Metatarsal Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pathologic Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scoliosis
Simple Fractures
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Tibia Fracture
Toe Fractures
Ulcer of Foot
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Fusion
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle Replacement
Ankle Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Flatfoot Correction
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Foot Surgery
Forefoot Reconstruction
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Midfoot Fracture and-or Dislocation Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
Reconstructive Foot Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Wound Care and Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Pacific Health Alliance
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Traditional
  • USA Health Network
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Elderplan
  • Cigna
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Studio Optometry Inc.
    4475 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
  2. 2 Center City Podiatry Group
    230 Prospect Pl Ste 210, Coronado, CA 92118

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Podiatric Surgery
Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery
Podiatry Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Pediatric Podiatry
Podiatry
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Tu, DPM. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tu's profile.

Dr. Tu frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Foot Infection, Achilles Tendinitis and Foot Sprain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Tu, DPM is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Tu, DPM holds board certification in Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • California School of Podiatric Medicine
    2004
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • St. Marys Medical Center San Francisco
    2005
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • St. Mary's Medical Center San Francisco
    2007
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas, San Antonio
    2004
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

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