Katherine Jyyu Tuan, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
Welcome to my Web page. I’m Dr. Katherine Tuan, and I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. From early on, I felt drawn to a career that would allow me to build long-term relationships and support people throughout their lives. Music and nature have always been grounding influences for me, and they continue to shape the way I find balance and perspective both personally and professionally. I look forward to getting to know you and supporting your health journey.
Biography
I entered medicine with a simple but meaningful goal: to help patients over the long term. As I moved through my training, internal medicine stood out to me because of its thoughtful, analytical nature and its focus on ongoing care. I enjoy the process of working through complex medical questions, but even more, I value the opportunity to get to know members as their lives evolve. Being able to form long-standing relationships and support people through different stages of health is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my work. My hope is to offer care that is both comprehensive and deeply personal.
About my practice
What I enjoy most about my practice is the chance to walk alongside members as partners in their health. I truly appreciate hearing their stories, understanding their concerns, and helping them navigate their goals. Each member brings their own background, experiences, and values, and I work to create an environment where they feel comfortable sharing what matters most to them. Helping members address their health issues in a supportive and collaborative way is at the heart of what I do. I strive to make every visit feel meaningful, respectful, and centered around your needs.
How I thrive
Outside of the clinic, you’ll often find me listening to music, spending time outdoors in nature, or staying active through exercise. These activities bring me a sense of calm and connection that helps keep me grounded. What brings me the most happiness, though, is spending time with my family.
My office
Languages spoken by medical staff
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Orchard Medical Offices
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Appointments/information
- 1-800-800-7990 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
Notifications
- Provider offers telehealth services.
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of Illinois at ChicagoBoard certification
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical training
Internship
Internal Medicine
LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency
Internal Medicine
LAC+USC Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2016Active license information
License number
A132432License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1588907315Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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