Summary

Dr. Darrell Wu is a thoracic and general surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine, gaining comprehensive surgical expertise over 18 years of practice. Dr. Wu specializes in thoracic surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the chest, lungs, and surrounding structures.

Dr. Wu practices at both Tri City Medical Center in Oceanside and Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, California. He treats patients with coronary artery disease and provides specialized care for women with heart conditions. His surgical expertise includes performing chest fluoroscopy procedures and interpreting chest X-rays and CT scans to diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients rate him 4.0 out of 5 stars for his clinical care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 18 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Darrell Wu has 2 locations

Tri City Medical Center

4002 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92056

Palomar Medical Center

2185 Citracado PkwyEscondido, CA 92029

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Darrell Wu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Darrell Wu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Darrell Wu has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Flu (Human Influenza)
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Darrell Wu holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Wu's NPI number is 1598921272.

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Dr. Darrell Wu's office is located at 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA, 92056.
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