Manuel Sanchez Tu Jr, MD
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I speak: English, Tagalog
My gender: Male
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Welcome, and thank you for taking an interest in getting to know more about my practice! My name is Dr. Manuel Tu, and I am eager to work with you to develop a comprehensive care plan for all stages of life. As a family medicine physician, I am committed to ensuring you thrive.
Biography
Healthcare has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I am one of many in my family that have chosen to dedicate their lives to helping others through medicine. Born and raised in the Philippines, I worked hard to go to college and become a registered nurse (RN). After a year as a nurse, I took the step to go to medical school at the University of the City of Manila in the Philippines and became a physician in 2002. After practicing there for almost a decade, I migrated to the United States in 2012 and worked as an RN before being accepted by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program in Bakersfield for my internship and residency. Since joining Kaiser Permanente in Kern County, I am ready to continue meeting the healthcare needs of our diverse community.
About my practice
I was always drawn to family medicine because it uniquely positions me to assist members through every milestone of life. From taking care of newborns and pregnancy to navigating the changes brought on by age, every stage of life deserves equal, quality, and affordable healthcare. It is so fulfilling to be able to extend a helping hand to members, especially those with chronic wounds, complex medical conditions, and hospice/palliative care needs. As your physician, I want to foster an environment of open communication and collaborative life planning. I am more than willing to extend a helping hand to all members that need my help.
How I thrive
Nothing helps me thrive more than balancing work with the love and strength showered on me by family. I am blessed with a supportive and beautiful wife and 2 wonderful children. Family time keeps me centered, and we love to take road trips to visit different national parks together with our dog — a lovely corgi. I also enjoy cooking, doing housework, and watching movies.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Provider offers services at multiple medical facilities; schedule availability may vary by location.
Contact information
- Advice (24 hours)/Appointments/Cancellations/Messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Fax
- 661-823-6650
- Information
- 661-823-6621
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of the City of Manila, College of MedicineBoard certification
Family Medicine
American Board of Family MedicineMedical training
Internship
General Practice
University of the Philippines School of MedicineResidency
Family Medicine
Rio Bravo Family Medicine Program/Clinica Sierra VistaJoined Permanente Medical Group
2022Active license information
License number
A177747License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1104387406Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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