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Ms. Dortha Tao-yi Chu MD., PHD,

Surgeon

4/5(18)
15031 RINALDI ST STE 150 MISSION HILLS CA, 91345
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Dortha Chu is a general surgeon practicing in Merced, CA. Dr. Chu specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Chu provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Washington University In St Louis School of Medicine,St Louis, Mo, United States 2002

Washington University of Health and Sciences 2002

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Gynecomastia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Internships

  • University of California San Diego

Fellowships

  • University of Health and Sciences

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgery, Merced/Mariposa County Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Good Mentors, Helpful Colleagues, Reaching back to the community

Hobbies / Sports

  • Reading, Travel, Cooking

Ms. Dortha Tao-yi Chu MD., PHD,'s Practice location

Dortha Chu

3175 Collins Drive -
Merced, CA 95348
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15031 RINALDI ST STE 150 -
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
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New patients: 818-660-4700

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Patient Experience with Dr. Chu


4.0

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Ms. Dortha Tao-yi Chu MD., PHD, has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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