Chua-Lim Cristina, MD

Do not see her if you are breastfeeding and co sleeping! She will make you feel like a horrible mother!
I made my son his solid food and she suggested that I should go look at what they are selling at the stores. WTF? She said I should try to make whatever they are selling, but I thought fresh is best. After today’s visit, I called to switch doctors immediately.

We’re big big fans of Dr. Chua-​Lim. She has a wonderful way with kids, and she’s great with grown ups, too. She’s quite funny, and totally kind. When my kids were new patients, I dropped off their immunization records. Dr. Chua-​Lim called me the next day to go over their records. She actually took the time to go through everything and call me. When I bring one of my kids in for a visit, she goes through my other two children’s files and lets me know who is due for what, and when. She’s really good. It’s true, the office isn’t fancy. There’s nothing new-​fangled going on there; just solid, quality pediatrics. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Office staff and nurses are great with kids and as sweet as can be.
It looks like a few reviewers have had problems with billing. I’ve never had a problem in that area.

Dr Chua-​Lim has been caring for my kids for over a decade. She’s thoughtful and caring. She has been honest about when I should worry and when I should not. She’s also been appropriate about what to expect as my kids grow and change.
The office is old and, arguably, needs updating. But it simply does not reflect the level of care and service provided by Doc and her staff.

We were referred to Dr. Chua-​Lim by our OB/​GYN 11 years ago. We’ve since had 4 kids and bring them all to see her. I’ve never encountered a time in which we couldn’t get our kids in same day and I love the fact that the medical group is affiliated with an after hours clinic. I trust Dr. Chua-​Lim with all my kids and she’s always taken the time to answer our questions, return our calls and follow up with us. The offices may not be the most modern but they are clean and what really matters to us is the quality of the staff and I am very confident in that! I have recommended Dr. Chua-​Lim to all my friends looking for a pediatrician and I would highly recommend her to anybody here.

My kids have grown up with Dr Chua Lim. We have been going to her for about 12 years. And we have been very happy with the service and the staff there. I trust Dr Chua Lim with my kids. I have never had a problem with getting an appointment with Dr Chua Lim. And she has always returned my phone calls. Billing has never been an issue. The office is a little outdated but it’s not bad. The office is clean and the staff is friendly. Service and being able to trust our doctor is more important than décor. I highly recommend Dr Chua Lim. My kids love her.

Dr. Chua-​Lim is THE BEST! She has been our pediatrician for 20 years and I recommend her highly. She is knowledgeable, caring and my kids absolutely love her! The office is great since they have the sick patients wait outside in the car and don’t expose everyone –Brilliant. Five Stars for Dr. Chua-​Lim! The nurses who work there are great as well.

We have been going to Dr. Chua-​Lim for my 2 sons for over 14 years and she has been nothing but great. She is very kind to my kids and always responds to our questions and issues that come up. She takes the time to speak with my wife explains everything to her. She is very prompt with calls back and follow-​ups. She genuinely cares for patients and I would highly recommend to anyone’s kids. I have seen other doctors that didn’t care for their patients and only looked for the money but she really cares about kids and takes the time to treat them.

I have been seeing Dr. Chua-​Lim for 20 years. From the age of 5 to 25. She has never been the greatest doctor but this is the final straw. I have always had bad allergies and asthma. Recently they have been especially horrible. I tried to have my inhaler refilled except I found that Chua-​Lim refused to approve it. I called in to speak with her and her staff told me she would call me back. Three days went by and nothing. I called again and they said the same thing. I then received a call from the staff saying if I want to speak with her I need to make an appointment and see her. I am surprised that I have stuck with her this long. More than anything, I am appalled she doesn’t have the decency to give me a 5 minute conversation.

Dr. Chua-​Lim is an AMAZING doctor. She is always so kind and happy, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her patients. She really gets to know you as a person and as SOON as she walks through that door to greet you, you know that you are not «just another patient» to her. I have been with Dr. Chua-​Lim since 1998 (14 years and counting!) and she always greets me in a way that allows me to not only see her as a caring pediatrician, but as a friend and someone our family can trust. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her (and her office; the staff is so wonderful and friendly)! If you’re looking for an experienced and caring pediatrician, Dr. Chua-​Lim is the one to see.

I am 22 years old and have been seeing Dr. Chua-​Lim since I can remember. She agreed to see my sister and I until we graduated college so we wouldn’t have to adapt to a new doctor with infrequent college visits. She is the greatest pediatrician ever and I am so sad to grow up and have to go to a different doctor. Recently, I was in the hospital due to kidney failure and without missing a beat, she found some really old blood test records and came to visit me in the hospital to help the hospital staff figure out what was wrong. She is so kind and caring – she really feels like part of the family. Whenever I call from college, she always schedules an appointment around my schedule so I can come in. Of course, I always get the safety talks and «mom» talks, which really emphasizes my point on how close she is to the family. She wants the best for every patient and offers her unconditional love and care. She is HIGHLY recommended as a pediatrician. Plus, if you’re small, you still get fun prizes for being so brave.

As was written by D.P., we have Dr. Chua-​Lim as pediatrician for both of my boys for 14 years already. She is very patient in listening to my children health problem and always very caring. She always follows up by calling to our house to check the condition of my sons. She is very knowledgeable and both my sons love her. I would recommend to anyone!

Dr. Chua-​Lim has been our children’s doctor for over 12 years. She treats my children as though they were her own. The level of care has been superb and access to the doctor is always within a couple of hours. Dr. Chua-​Lim and her staff gets the job done!

I would not recommend this office. We saw Dr. Chua-​Lin. She spent 1 minute with my toddler & gave us a bill for $ 125. The office was old & smelled moldy & stuffy. The office staff was unfriendly. We are new to Walnut Creek so I thought I’d give this Dr. a try. She was the only Dr. that was available right away. Now I know why… She spent most of the minute spent in the office trying to get new customers. This was my impression. Stay away!