Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP
Originally from: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Undergraduate: University of Virginia
Medical School: Medical College of Virginia
Pediatric Residency: University of California--San Francisco
Chief Resident in Pediatrics: University of California--San Francisco
Board Certified in Pediatrics 1996
Joined C.M.G. in 2007
Prior to joining Children’s Medical Group, Dr. Shu worked in private practice in San Diego and was the director of the Normal Newborn Nursery at Darmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. She is co-author of the award-winning parenting books "Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality" and “Food Fights” as well as editor of the American Academy of Pediatrics' book "Baby and Child Health" and the AAP’s parenting web site, HealthyChildren.org. Dr. Shu has been a medical expert for CNN.com, WebMD, BabyCenter.com, and Parents magazine and has a frequent presence in the media, including TV, radio, print, and web pieces. She enjoys music, watching sports, playing Words with Friends and Candy Crush, traveling, eating out, and "playing" tennis.
Dr. Shu is the best...so easy to talk to, extremely knowledgeable, and she never makes you feel rushed yet she is very efficient. She cares about our family, and that comes across in her recommendations. My kids love her!
Dr. Jennifer Shu is amazing! We love her so much! Both of my children ages 9 and 5 have seen her since they were born.
Dr. Shu is amazing. Personable, knowledgeable, and she cares. We feel very blessed to call Dr. Shu our primary care physician for our two boys.
As always, Dr Shu was warm, thoughtful and kind. Always takes time with us and makes my son feel comfortable!
Dr. Shu is amazing. She excels both medically and in her bedside manner. She makes me feel listened to and takes my questions seriously, but she is not an alarmist, all of which help ease my new mom anxiety. She also explains things in a way that we always understand her treatment recommendations. We chose Dr. Shu after reading her reviews, and I'm so glad we did.
Thorough, knowledgeable, and friendly. Takes her time answering questions and connecting with parents/baby/child on a professional and personal level. Highly recommend as a new parent!!
Dr. Shu has been my doctor for most of my life and I am sad to have to transfer to an adult PCP later this year. She has always been wonderful in both addressing any of my concerns and making me feel comfortable going to the doctor even when I was little and terrified of the potential needles at the doctor. She has also never made me feel bad or uncomfortable about bringing up any issues I may have. Truly one of the best doctors ever and I'll miss her a ton when I move on.
Dr. Shu is smart, thoughtful and patient! She takes time to answer parents' questions thoroughly and without judgment. She speaks to children (of all ages) at their level and makes them feel comfortable.
Dr Shu is also a highly-regarded writer and oft-quoted expert on a variety of children's health topics. She has been our pediatrician for nearly two decades and we couldn't be happier.
Our little one loves visiting Dr shu. She always takes time to listen to your concerns and give great advice. We love that she does not over medicate when not needed.
Dr Shu is so knowledgeable, professional, and kind. When my kids were sick, she was patient and gentle with them. She's a wonderful doctor!
My son is now 6 and we have been with Dr Shu since 3 mos. She is SO knowledgeable and yet always so down to Earth. She has a solution and she is always calming, to me as a parent, and to my son. I recommend her to every new parent because we have had great experiences time and again, at so many different ages and stages. Five stars! (And the front office and nursing staff members are Great too!)