Diane Lynn Chau MD FACP

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Physician

200 OceangateSte 100Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone+1 888-562-5442

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Summary

Diane Chau, MD, is a geriatric specialist with subspecialties in hospice and palliative medicine based in Long Beach, CA. She completed her medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine, followed by residency and internships in internal medicine. She has held a series of significant roles, including positions at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and Molina Healthcare, and has extensive experience in pain management, abnormal wound healing, healthcare delivery, quality, and medical education. Dr. Chau has contributed to several publications in reputable journals, indicating a focus on geriatric care and medication use. Her work has been recognized with several honors, including being named a Top Doctor by US News and Castle Connolly.

Education & Training

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Gastroenterology, 2017 - 2023
UC San Diego Medical Center2000 - 2002
University of HawaiiResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1997
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1994, MD

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1998 - 2028
HI State Medical License 1997 - 2028
TX State Medical License 1997 - 2028
NY State Medical License 1997 - 2025
NV State Medical License 2002 - 2019
WA State Medical License 1998 - 2008
FL State Medical License 1997 - 2007
OR State Medical License 1998 - 2000
VT State Medical License 1997 - 1998
PA State Medical License 1994 - 1995
American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctor 2012 US News and World Report
Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
Geriatric Medicine ABIM, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Anxiety and Depression Symptoms and Every-Night Sleep Medication Use in Older Adults.
Jonathan H. Watanabe, Diane L. Chau
The Senior Care Pharmacist. 2019-07-01
6 citations
Federal and Individual Spending on the 10 Costliest Medications in Medicare Part D from 2011 to 2015
Jonathan H. Watanabe, Diane L. Chau, Jan D. Hirsch
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2018-08-01
13 citations
Long-term care of the aging population with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Nae-Hwa Kim, Georges El Hoyek, Diane L. Chau
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine. 2011-05-01

Journal Articles

Palliative care impact on hospital utilization and trends among lung cancer admissions with a high risk of mortality in U.S. hospitals
Jinwook Hwang 1 Y Yonsu Kim 2 D David Picella 3 Sanggon Nam Sanggon Nam 3 Diane Chau Diane Chau 4 Diana Woods Diana Woods, Frontiers in Health Services, 7/12/2026
Federal and Individual Spending on the 10 Costliest Medications in Medicare Part D from 2011 to 2015
Jonathan H Watanabe, Diane L Chau, Jan D Hirsch, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Clinical Management of Diabetes in the Elderly.
Chau DL, Edelman SV, Clinical Diabetes 19(4):172-176

Books/Book Chapters

Critical Topics in an Aging Society: Homeless Older Populations: A Practical Guide for the Interdisciplinary Care Team
Chapter: Infectious diseases in homeless geriatrics part 1 and 2
Page 121 - 164R. Aminbakhsh, D. ChauEditors: Chau Diane, Gass Arnold.Springer Publishing LLC, New YorkEdition 1,2018
Homeless Older Populations: A Practical Guide for the Interdisciplinary Care Team
Chapter: End of Life Considerations in Homeless and Aging
Page 273 - 284K Conright, D ChauEditors: Diane Chau & Arnold Gass.Springer Publishing LLC, New YorkEdition 1,2018
Using Technology to Improve Care of Older Adults (Critical Topics in an Aging Society)
Chapter: Advances in Health Education Technology
Page 287 - 306AReynolds, T Osborne, J Schulze, D ChauEditors: Diane Chau (Editor), Thomas Osborne (Editor).Springer Publishing LLC, New YorkEdition 1,2017

Abstracts/Posters

Gastric Bypass Surgery Negatively Impacts Bone Health by Increasing Bone Turnover in Human Subjects
Plodkowski R, Chau D, Krenkel J, Sundaram U, Jahangir S, and St. Jeor S, The Obesity Society Annual Scientific Sessions, Phoenix, AZ
Preservation of Fat Free Mass In Overweight Patients Experiencing Significant Weight Loss.
Jahangir S, Krenkel J, Plodkowski R, Chau D, Sundaram U, St. Jeor S, The Obesity Society Annual Scientific Sessions, Phoenix, AZ
Effect of Thiazolidinedione Administration on Bone Turnover Markers in Human Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes.
Plodkowski R, Chau D, Andal J, Hovenic T, Sundaram U, Diabetes. 2008; Vol. 57, sup 1.A599, American Diabetes Association 68th Scientific Sessions. San Francisco, CA

Lectures