Dr. James S. Wu MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10 Independence OH, 44131About
Dr. James Wu is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Independence, OH. Dr. Wu specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Wu often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1986
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Surgical intervention for adult patients with rectal prolapse.
- Management of rectal cancer.
- Recognizing and managing acute diverticulitis for the internist.
- Rectal prolapse: a historical perspective.
- Rectal cancer staging.
- Evolution of continent ileostomy.
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal: a review of the aetiology,
Dr. James S. Wu MD's Practice location
Practice At 6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10
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