Overview
Dr. Lan Vu is a pediatric surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Her research interests include outcomes for children with surgically correctable birth defects. Her interest in global health includes establishing sustainable collaborations with countries in Southeast Asia. Born in Vietnam, Vu immigrated to the United States in 1981. She earned her medical degree from UCSF. Her time as a medical student included a year as a research assistant to Dr. Hanmin Lee in the UCSF Division of Pediatric Surgery. During this time, she also worked as a domestic violence counselor in the Asian Women's Shelter in San Francisco. Vu finished her general surgery residency at UCSF. During her residency, she completed a two-year pediatric surgery research fellowship and earned a master's degree in clinical research. She completed her pediatric surgery training at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
Dr. Vu is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, and Hirschsprung Disease.
Dr. Vu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.
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1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lan Vu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lan Vu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lan Vu by calling their office at 800-793-3887. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lan Vu a top-rated expert for Fryns Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lan Vu is classified as an Advanced expert for Fryns Syndrome, 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. Lan Vu specialize in?
While Dr. Lan Vu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, and Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Lan Vu accept my insurance?
Dr. Lan Vu accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-793-3887 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- OmphaloceleDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Pulmonary SequestrationDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Sequestration.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Total Intestinal AganglionosisDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.