4.4
7 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Chu is a cardiovascular disease specialist who focuses on heart conditions in children. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine and completed his residency at UC San Diego Medical Center, followed by specialized training in pediatric cardiology at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego. With 29 years of experience treating young patients, Dr. Chu holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and speaks English.
Dr. Chu practices at CHOC Children's Hospital at Orange and sees patients at Pediatrix Cardiology of Orange County in Orange, California. His expertise includes caring for children with congenital heart disease and heart defects present from birth. He also treats conditions like atrial septal defect, where there's an opening between the heart's upper chambers, and patent foramen ovale, a small opening that sometimes remains after birth. Dr. Chu performs specialized heart tests including stress tests …with medication to evaluate heart function and ultrasounds to examine heart structure and blood flow. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Chu practices at CHOC Children's Hospital at Orange and sees patients at Pediatrix Cardiology of Orange County in Orange, California. His expertise includes caring for children with congenital heart disease and heart defects present from birth. He also treats conditions like atrial septal defect, where there's an opening between the heart's upper chambers, and patent foramen ovale, a small opening that sometimes remains after birth. Dr. Chu performs specialized heart tests including stress tests …with medication to evaluate heart function and ultrasounds to examine heart structure and blood flow. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 29 years of experience
- 49 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatric Cardiology
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 2 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
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
James M Chu has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
James M Chu holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatric Cardiology and UCSD-Kaiser San Diego.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca in 1997 and University of California in 1997.
NPI Number
James M Chu's NPI number is 1346216009.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is James Chu's office located?
- James Chu's office is located at 1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 575, Orange, CA, 92868.
- Which hospitals is James Chu affiliated with?
- James Chu is affiliated with Choc Childrens Hospital At Orange.
- Does James Chu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- James Chu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does James Chu accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that James Chu accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is James Chu accepting new patients?
- James Chu is accepting new patients on Vitals. View James Chu's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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