Summary

Dr. Harish Lavu is a surgeon who specializes in complex surgical procedures with board certification from the American Board of Surgery. He completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center and the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Lavu speaks English and brings extensive surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Lavu practices at Jefferson Methodist Hospital and sees patients at Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with pancreatic cancer and high blood pressure. His surgical expertise includes performing diagnostic tests and electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients give him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCLA Med Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut St # 8Philadelphia, PA 19107

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
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4.6 
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36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, German Speaks Spanish, Russian, English
Philadelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PALanghorne , PALanghorne , PA
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Ben-Gurion University of The Negev Faculty of Health Sciences Med School: Medical College of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Harish Lavu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Harish Lavu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Harish Lavu has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

UCLA Med Center2001
University Of California, La School Of Medicine2001

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Harish Lavu's office located?
Dr. Harish Lavu's office is located at 1101 Chestnut St # 8, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
Which hospitals is Dr. Harish Lavu affiliated with?
Dr. Harish Lavu is affiliated with Jefferson Methodist Hospital.
Is Dr. Harish Lavu accepting new patients?
Dr. Harish Lavu is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Harish Lavu's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Harish Lavu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Harish Lavu accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Harish Lavu speak?
Dr. Harish Lavu speaks English.

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