Overview
Quynh Chu, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon caring for patients at MUSC and Hollings Cancer Center. She specializes in treating diseases of the lung, esophagus, airway, mediastinum, and chest wall with a particular interest in thoracic surgical oncology and minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Chu is committed to helping patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options, working with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve individualized care for each patient, and advancing cancer care through research and innovation.Dr. Chu received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her medical degree with honors from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She completed general surgery residency at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, during which time she pursued a research fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Shen then completed specialty training in cardiothoracic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and its partner institution New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. She has performed extensive research in tumor immunology and investigated novel methods of drug delivery to prevent cancer recurrence, authoring numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chu 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.
MUSC Health Partners
Minoo Kavarana is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kavarana is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.
MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery At Ashley River Tower
Dr. Marc R. Katz received his combined M.D. and MPH from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1981. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the Medical College of Virginia, then a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery under Dr. Richard Lower (co-pioneer of heart transplantation with Norman Shumway). An additional fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery was next completed at Boston Children's Hospital. He served as chief of cardiothoracic transplantation at the Medical College of Virginia, and subsequently founded the Virginia Transplant Center in Richmond, Virginia. During his career in adult cardiac surgery he performed the first combined heart - kidney transplant in the eastern U.S. the first left ventricular assist device in Virginia, and has been a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery. Dr. Katz currently serves as professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Additionally he is associate director of the Heart \& Vascular Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence and is co-director of the South Carolina Heart Valve Center. Dr. Katz continues an active practice in adult cardiac surgery specializing in minimally invasive, trans-catheter and robotic approaches for valve disease, plus surgery for congestive heart failure, placement of ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation. Dr. Katz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.
Palmetto Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates
James Benner is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Benner is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Quynh Chu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Quynh Chu?
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What conditions does Dr. Quynh Chu specialize in?
While Dr. Quynh Chu is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Quynh Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Quynh Chu accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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