James K. Wu, MD
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Chief, Section of Cardiac Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Languages spoken
- English
- Chinese
Affiliated with
About
Education
Undergraduate
University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts (BA), 1989
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1993
Training
Internship 1994
Surgery (General Surgery), SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Residency 1995
Surgery (General Surgery), SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Residency 1996
Surgery (General Surgery), SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Residency 1997
Surgery (General Surgery), SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Residency 1998
Surgery (General Surgery), SUNY Health Science Center-Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Residency 1999
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Residency 2000
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Fellowship 2001
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Publications & Clinical Trials
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 310
Allentown, PA 18103-6381
United States
2649 Schoenersville Road
Suite 104
Bethlehem, PA 18017-7317
United States
Conditions Treated
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, hole in heart)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Blunt Traumatic Tear of the Aorta
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, hole in heart)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Blunt Traumatic Tear of the Aorta
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart tumor
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Septal Defect
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Valve Disease
Services Offered
- Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
- Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Transection Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial and Ventral Septal Defect Repair
- Cardiac Surgery
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Comprehensive Aortic Center
- Convergent Ablation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
- Critical Care Medicine
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Endovascular Repair of Aorta
- Heart Institute Programs
- Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
- Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Transection Repair
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial and Ventral Septal Defect Repair
- Cardiac Surgery
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Comprehensive Aortic Center
- Convergent Ablation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
- Critical Care Medicine
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Endovascular Repair of Aorta
- Heart Institute Programs
- Heart Surgery (Cardiac Surgery)
- Impella Device
- Laser Lead Extraction/Reimplant
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
- MitraClip Procedure
- Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement Surgery
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
- Pericardial Window
- Root Replacement
- Second Opinion for Heart or Lung Issues
- Second Opinion for Surgery
- Septal Myectomy
- Structural Heart Disease Program
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
- Cardiothoracic Surgery (Heart and Lung Surgery)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Coronary Intervention Program/Coronary Artery Disease
- Patient Blood Management Program
- Lung Nodule Surgery
- Lung Cancer Surgery
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