Harish Lavu
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Harish Lavu

General Surgery | Oncology
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
12
conditions
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Harish Lavu is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lavu is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Lavu is board certified in Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Lavu is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Albany Medical College

Residency

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Specialties

General Surgery
Oncology

Licenses

Specialist in IN

Board Certifications

Surgery

Fellowships

Indiana University Health

Hospital Affiliations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lavu 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.

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Harish Lavu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Harish Lavu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Harish Lavu by calling their office at 215-955-9402. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Harish Lavu a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Harish Lavu is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. Harish Lavu specialize in?

While Dr. Harish Lavu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Harish Lavu accept my insurance?

Dr. Harish Lavu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-9402 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.

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