Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
Office
100 Medical Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Wu is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic 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 Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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

Office
100 Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Other Locations
Motion Picture and Television Fund Medical Group
4323 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505

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. James Wu

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Wu by calling their office at 310-267-7838. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Wu a top-rated expert for Thyroidectomy?

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

While Dr. James Wu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thyroidectomy, Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Nodule. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. James Wu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Wu has published 84 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. James Wu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Wu accept my insurance?

Dr. James Wu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-267-7838 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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