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Dr. James Wu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. James Wu, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. James Wu, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Allentown, PA.
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Dr. James Wu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 58
Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Wu, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Allentown, PA.

About

Dr. Wu graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center|University Hospital Suny Stony Brook. Dr. James Wu, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Allentown, PA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Wu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Dr. Wu has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wu received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Wu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wu is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Repair
Subacute Endocarditis
Aortic Arch Repair
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
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Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Septal Defect
Aneurysm Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Jun 15, 2019
Dr. Wu was excellent and saved my life. I would recommend him to anyone.
— Jun 15, 2019
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center|University Hospital Suny Stony Brook
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleaveland Clinic Foundation
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Wu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wu's profile.

Dr. James Wu, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.

Yes, Dr. James Wu, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg

    2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA