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Dr. James Wu, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. James Wu, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Wu, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Allentown, PA.
(610) 402-6890
Dr. James Wu, MD

Dr. James Wu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Wu, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Allentown, PA.
(610) 402-6890
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About Dr. James Wu, MD

Dr. Wu graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center|University Hospital Suny Stony Brook. Dr. James Wu, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Allentown, PA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Wu currently practices at Specialty Physicians of LVHN PC and is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg and Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Wu has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm, Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders and Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Wu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wu is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Arch Repair
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Mitral Valve Surgery
Aortic Ectasia
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Stenosis
Subacute Endocarditis
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Dissection
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pericardial Disease
Mitral Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Heart Valve Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Systolic Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Endocarditis
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Carotid Artery Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Atrial Septal Defect
Septal Defect
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Mitral Valve Replacement
Secondary Hypertension
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Defect Repair
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Chest Wall Deformity
Coarctation of the Aorta
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
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Heart Attack (STEMI)
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Septal Defect
Aneurysm Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Performance Blue
    PPOBlue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • UPMC PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO

Where Dr. James Wu, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Specialty Physicians of LVHN PC
    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310, Allentown, PA 18103

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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Wu's Practice

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

Dr. Wu frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Aneurysm, Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders and Pleural Effusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Wu, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg and Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Wu, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular 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
  • University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center|University Hospital Suny Stony Brook
    2000
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleaveland Clinic Foundation
    2001
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Wu, MD Practices

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg

    2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA

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