
Overview
Dr. Hao-Hua Wu is a fellowship-trained UCI Health orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the management of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders.He earned his medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, followed by a Harvard combined spine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.Wu is passionate about providing excellent care and helping his patients achieve their goals of treatment. He is known for using his expertise in neck and back disorders to recommend non-surgical treatment methods when clinically appropriate. If surgery is indicated, he is able to perform a range of open and minimally invasive spine (MIS) procedures, such as cervical laminoplasty, motion-sparing cervical disc replacement, tubular decompression for disc herniations and robotic surgery.His research interests include patient-reported outcome measures in spine surgery, global health, leadership and medical education. He is the author of many peer-reviewed articles in preeminent orthopaedic journals, including Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Spine Deformity. His work in global health includes academic partnerships with surgeons in low- and middle-income countries, such as Malawi and Tanzania. As a faculty member for Elsevier’s Clinical Key Global Challenge, he has given international lectures on leadership in medical school, such asStrategies for Conflict ResolutionandEmotional Intelligence: The Art of Succeeding in Medical School. He is recognized as the lead author of the seven-textbookGunnerGoggles series, which is the first exam prep resource to integrate augmented reality. He is in the process of publishing a book on leadership for medical students.
Dr. Wu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu by calling their office at 714-456-7012. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, 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. Hao-hua S. Wu specialize in?
While Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Hao-hua S. Wu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7012 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- KyphosisDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- ArthritisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- DiskitisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HerniaDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Herniated DiskDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- LaminectomyDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.

