Dr. George Wu MD

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Ratings and Reviews for Dr. George Wu

Excellent

Dr. George Wu has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 1 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. George Wu identified specializing in Plastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function, involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk, and external genitalia. He/she uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well. A plastic surgeon possesses special knowledge and skill in the design and surgery of grafts, flaps, free tissue transfer and replantation. Competence in the management of complex wounds, the use of implantable materials, and in tumor surgery is required., Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs., Hand SurgeryHand Surgery
A specialist trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. and Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms..

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. George Wu accepts the following plans for Anthem Blue Cross at 1580 Valencia St

• BlueCard PPO BlueCard PPO
• BlueCard PPO Traditional Indemnity
• Local California Providers 51-99 Employee Elect
• Local California Providers Access for Infants & Mothers (AIM) EPO
• Local California Providers Blue Cross HMO (CaliforniaCare)

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Wu is affiliated with 1 hospital:

St Luke's Hospital
3555 Cesar Chavez St
San Francisco, CA

Education

Dr. Wu attended medical school at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and graduated in 1971 having 42 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. George Wu MD as:

• G Wu

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