James K. Wu
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. James K. Wu

Thoracic Surgery
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
Allentown, PA 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
10
conditions
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
Allentown, PA 

Overview

James Wu is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Wu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Wu is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 1993

Residency

Surgery (General Surgery), SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY- 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Fellowships

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH- 2001

Hospital Affiliations

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton

Languages Spoken

English
Mandarin

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
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

LVH Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Other Locations
LVPG Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-Muhlenberg
2649 Schoenersville Road, Suite 104, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James K. Wu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James K. Wu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James K. Wu by calling their office at 610-402-6890. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James K. Wu a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James K. Wu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. James K. Wu specialize in?

While Dr. James K. Wu is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. James K. Wu accept my insurance?

Dr. James K. Wu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-402-6890 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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