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Dr. Harish Lavu, MD
General Surgery* Age 52
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Dr. Harish Lavu, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Harish Lavu, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Harish Lavu, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lavu currently practices at Jefferson Surgery-Honickman Center and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Lavu has experience treating conditions like Peritoneal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer and Retroperitoneum Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lavu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lavu is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peritoneal Cancer
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Bile Duct Procedure
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Peritoneal Cancer
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Bile Duct Procedure
Pancreatic Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenectomy
Liver Biopsy
Gallbladder Removal
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Biliary Tract Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Hypokalemia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Cancer
Biliary Atresia
Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Bile Duct Obstruction
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Incisional Hernia
Gastrectomy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage
Lymphangioma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreas Carcinoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cystectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Heart Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lung Surgery
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Wedge Resection Stomach

Insurance Accepted

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  • Devon Health
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Intergroup
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Amerihealth
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Devon Health Services
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Tricare
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • QualCare
  • GEHA
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • UPMC
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare

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Specialties*
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Harish Lavu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lavu's profile.

Dr. Lavu frequently treats the following conditions: Peritoneal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer and Retroperitoneum Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Harish Lavu, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Harish Lavu, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    2001
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana Hospital
    2008
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

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