Dr. Lan Vu
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 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Sequestration, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, San Francisco, CA 94158
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. 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 Pulmonary Sequestration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lan Vu is classified as an Advanced expert for Pulmonary Sequestration, 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 Pulmonary Sequestration, Fryns Syndrome, and Donnai-Barrow Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Lan Vu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lan Vu has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Sequestration. You can view a list of Dr. Lan Vu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Congenital Lobar Emphysema
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- Pulmonary SequestrationDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Sequestration.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Vu isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- GastroschisisDr. Vu isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.