Summary

Dr. Edwin Wu is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings three decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency training at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. His extensive experience in cardiology allows him to provide comprehensive heart care for patients with various cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Wu is fluent in Spanish and Russian, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Wu practices at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and serves patients in Las Vegas, Nevada. He specializes in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. His expertise includes performing contrast echocardiography, electrocardiograms, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his cardiac care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 30 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Russian
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Edwin Wu

10040 Alta DrLas Vegas, NV 89145
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
30 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English, Hindi
Las Vegas , NVWinter Park , FLLas Vegas , NVNew York , NY
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Szeged Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Islamic Azad University Tehran Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Edwin Wu

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Edwin Wu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Edwin Wu has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Depression
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychotherapy
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Edwin Wu holds an active medical license in the state of Nevada.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Nevada that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1996.

NPI Number

Edwin Wu's NPI number is 1538181821.

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Which hospitals is Edwin Wu affiliated with?
Edwin Wu is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

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