4.2
6 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Wu is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who specializes in complex heart and chest procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his surgical training through residencies at SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook and Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Wu further refined his expertise through a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. With 33 years of experience in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, he also treats cardiovascular disease. He speaks both English and Chinese.
Dr. Wu practices at Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street and sees patients in Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His expertise includes treating serious heart conditions such as angina, acute coronary syndrome, and aortic aneurysms. He performs advanced procedures including aortic dissection repair, aneurysm repair surgery, and participates in the Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. Patients …rate Dr. Wu 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.
Read More Read less Dr. Wu practices at Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street and sees patients in Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His expertise includes treating serious heart conditions such as angina, acute coronary syndrome, and aortic aneurysms. He performs advanced procedures including aortic dissection repair, aneurysm repair surgery, and participates in the Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. Patients …rate Dr. Wu 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- 33 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Chinese
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- 3 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
James K. Wu has 2 locationsLVH Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310Allentown, PA 18103 Tel: (610) 402-6890
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
LVPG Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-Muhlenberg
2649 Schoenersville Rd Ste 104Bethlehem, PA 18017 Tel: (484) 884-1011
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 33 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Chinese | |||
| Allentown , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Bethlehem , PA |
| Med School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine | Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James K. Wu
Medical Specialties
James K. Wu has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
James K. Wu has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
James K. Wu holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 2001.
Residency
Completed their residency at Loyola University Medical Center in 2000, Loyola University Medical Center in 1999, SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook in 1998, SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook in 1997, SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook in 1996, and SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook in 1995.
Internship
Completed their internship at SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook in 1994.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1993.
NPI Number
James K. Wu's NPI number is 1427009356.
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