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  • Pediatrics, Child & Adolescent Psychology, Child Neurology
  • Accepting new patients
  • Newport Children's Medical Group 1401 Avocado Ave Ste 802, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • (949) 793-7258

Brief Intro

Alexander Tu, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician treating children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents, at the Newport Beach, Irvine, and Huntington Beach, California, locations of Newport Children’s Medical Group.


Dr. Tu has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient care and has a particular specialty in international and oral health.

 

Dr. Tu provides primary pediatric care, well-child exams, immunizations, and builds enduring relationships with his patients and their families. He also treats chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, lung and thyroid disorders, and developmental issues like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism. With a focus on oral health, Dr. Tu diagnoses and treats a range of issues, empowering his patients with healthy oral habits and a life-long confident smile. 


Dr. Tu is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. During his time in Maryland, Dr. Tu enjoyed teaching Sunday school for five years and sharing a number of medical presentations in rural China over the years. 




Urgent Care Hours: 5:00 PM - 7:00PM

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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Chinese

Location & Hours

  • Newport Children's Medical Group
  • 1401 Avocado Ave Ste 802, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Mon:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Sat:9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Sun:9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Specialties Treated

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Neurology
  • Child & Adolescent Psychology

Conditions Addressed

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Eczema
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Otitis Media
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Constipation
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Benign Thyroid Diseases
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Chronic Cough
  • Apnea of Prematurity
  • Pediatric Obesity
  • Lung Disorders
  • Temper Tantrums
  • Puberty Disorder
  • Short Stature
  • Exercise Induced Asthma
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Procedures Performed

  • Circumcision
  • Venipuncture
  • Nutrition Therapy
  • Well Baby Checkups
  • Adolescent Care
  • Advanced Sports Pre-Participation Evaluation
  • Exercise Testing & Fitness Evaluations
  • Asthma and Pulmonary Testing
  • Autism & Developmental Screening
  • ADHD and School Problems
  • Concussion Management
  • Exercise Intolerance
  • Pediatric Pulmonary And Critical Care
  • Prematurity And Low Birth Weight
  • Weight Control And Nutritional Evaluation
  • Pediatric Sleep Problems
  • Pediatric Urgent Care
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicare
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Wellcare
  • Health Alliance
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • CHAMPVA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Magellan Health
  • Priority Health
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Optum Health
  • Meritain Health
  • CalOptima
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • GEHA
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Health Net
  • Medi-Cal
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99