Summary

Dr. Danny Chu is a thoracic surgeon with nearly three decades of experience treating complex heart and chest conditions. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has dedicated 29 years to advancing surgical care for patients with cardiovascular diseases. His dual specialization in thoracic surgery and general surgery allows him to provide comprehensive treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the chest, heart, and blood vessels.

Dr. Chu practices at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he is also affiliated with the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including specific expertise in addressing heart conditions in women and managing reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical expertise includes performing coronary artery bypass grafts, a procedure that creates new pathways around blocked heart arteries to restore proper blood flow.

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Quick Facts

  • 29 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Danny Chu has 5 locations

Upmc Presbyterian

200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Presbyterian

200 LOTHROP ST RM F677PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre Ave Ste 538Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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Thoracic SurgeryAnesthesiologySurgical OncologyHand Surgery
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Pittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PABeaver , PA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal Med School: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Danny Chu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Danny Chu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Danny Chu has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Melanoma
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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