
Overview
Dr. Catherine Zhu is a board-certified UCI Health surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal diseases, including colorectal cancer, anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and benign anorectal conditions.She earned her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine in New York. She completed a residency in general surgery at UCLA, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota.She specializes in minimally-invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, in the treatment of colorectal diseases. She is an author or co-author of multiple peer-reviewed papers, published in journals such asJAMA Surgery,JAMA OncologyandAnnals of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Zhu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Dr. Zhu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Zhu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles
Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
Dr. Joseph C. Carmichael is a board-certified UCI Health colorectal surgeon who specializes in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical approaches to treating diseases of the colon and rectum.Carmichael started the first robot-assisted rectal surgery program in the state of Missouri and went on to perform the first robot-assisted rectal cancer resection in Orange County after joining UCI Medical Center. His clinical and research interests include the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of recurrent or advanced colon and rectal cancer, complex problems in inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders and anorectal disease.He serves as chief medical officer for UCI Health and leads the UCI School of Medicine's Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He also is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and participates on numerous national committees.Carmichael earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at the UCI School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery in Chicago at the Cook County Hospital and University of Illinois, Chicago Medical Center.He sees patients at theUCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Centerin Orange. Dr. Carmichael is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Carmichael is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).
Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center - Los Angeles
Karen Zaghiyan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu a top-rated expert for Parathyroidectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu is classified as an Advanced expert for Parathyroidectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Parathyroidectomy, Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parathyroidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine Y. Zhu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Zhu isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Zhu isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Zhu isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Zhu isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- OmphaloceleDr. Zhu isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Zhu isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Zhu isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Zhu isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.

