Dr. James K Wu MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 310 Allentown PA, 18103About
Dr. James Wu is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Wu specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Wu typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1993
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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