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Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care and General Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

2400 Balfour Road Suite 300
Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 240-2841

Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA specializing in bariatric surgery, vascular surgery, wound care and general surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD is affiliated with Central Valley Medical Group, John Muir Health, Sutter Health, Brown and Toland Physicians, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Hill Physicians, John Muir Medical Center- Concord, John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek and BASS MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Hill Physicians

2400 Balfour Road Suite 300
Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 240-2841

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John Muir Health

2637 Shadelands Drive Suite B
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

(925) 932-6330

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6600 Lone Tree Way
Brentwood, CA 94513

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Some issues Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

hernia surgery

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

By Affordability:

abdominal hernia surgery

hernia surgery

inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic hernia repair

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD performed more hernia surgery, and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal hernia surgery, hernia surgery, inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excision

vascular procedures

In 2012, Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD performed more excision, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
doctor visit	76
hospital care	259
inpatient care	259
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	101
doctor visit	287
excision	101
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
vascular procedures	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	23
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	33
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
ablation	25
cardiac procedures	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	139
doctor visit	433
excision	139
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
minimally invasive procedures	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	152
vascular procedures	149

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	60
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	106
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
abdominal surgery	14
ablation	45
cardiac procedures	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	124
doctor visit	465
excision	124
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
minimally invasive procedures	115
ultrasound (sonogram)	177
vascular procedures	195
weight management	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	27
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	39
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2017 were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	31
ablation	31
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	124
doctor visit	511
excision	124
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
minimally invasive procedures	93
open surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	122
vascular procedures	153
weight management	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	27
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	40
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2018 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
ablation	39
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	130
doctor visit	551
excision	130
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145
minimally invasive procedures	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	138
vascular procedures	177

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	39
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	53
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	40
ablation	24
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	97
doctor visit	442
excision	97
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
minimally invasive procedures	74
open surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	93
vascular procedures	117

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	26
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	45
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
ablation	29
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	74
doctor visit	450
excision	74
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
minimally invasive procedures	58
open surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	128
vascular procedures	171

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	48
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2021 were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
ablation	32
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	160
doctor visit	580
excision	160
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	150
vascular procedures	194

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	32
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	44
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
ablation	54
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	151
doctor visit	574
excision	151
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	211
vascular procedures	265

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	27
Hispanic	21
Asian	18
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	41
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Brentwood, CA were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	15
abdominal surgery	20
ablation	34
cardiac procedures	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	122
doctor visit	403
excision	122
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	86
open surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	120
vascular procedures	160
weight management	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	183
Hispanic	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	73
85 and over	42
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	12
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Central Valley Medical Group

John Muir Health

Sutter Health

Brown and Toland Physicians

Sutter Delta Medical Center

Hill Physicians

John Muir Medical Center- Concord

John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek

BASS MEDICAL GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Humana, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Humana

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian T. Chin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$619 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $619
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$477 Da Vinci Surgical System $477
Boston Scientific Corporation	$383 Vascular Intervention $217	.035 BALLOON CATHETER $120	ATHERECTOMY $45
Olympus America Inc.	$277 Surgical Energy Products $106	iTIND System $85	Surgical Endoscopy Products $38	ThunderBeat $33	EVEREST $16
Covidien LP	$271 Manometry $119	Valleylab FT10 $102	iDrive $17	Battery-Powered Devices $17	$17
Other	$1,571 VenaSeal $131	General Surgery $91	Endo Stapling $84	Anti-Bacterial $64	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $61	Other $1,139

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,932
Travel and Lodging	$601
Education	$64

Biography

Dr. Brian Chin is a general surgery, bariatric surgery, and vascular surgery specialist in Walnut Creek, CA and Brentwood, CA. His areas of expertise include the following: laparoscopic surgery, general surgery, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Dr. Chin accepts Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Dr. Chin attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and the University of Michigan Medical School. He speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Sutter Delta Medical Center, Brown and Toland Physicians, and Hill Physicians. Dr. Chin has an open panel in Brentwood, CA according to John Muir Health.