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Dr. Elbert Kuo, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (120)
Map Pin Small Sun City, AZ
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Elbert Kuo, MD

Dr. Elbert Kuo, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Sun City, AZ. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School and is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner Boswell Medical Center. Dr. Kuo, completed a residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kuo an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kuo works at Practice in Sun City, AZ with other offices in Greeley, CO and Gilbert, AZ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kuo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Banner Boswell Medical Center
    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (623) 832-4000
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:00
  2. 2
    Banner Boswell Medical Center
    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 380-6187
  3. 3
    Banner North Colorado Medical Center
    1801 16th St, Greeley, CO 80631 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 256-6444
  4. 4
    Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology Clinic At Banner Bo
    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 300, Sun City, AZ 85351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (623) 832-3444
  5. 5
    Banner Family Pharmacy - MD Anderson
    2946 E BANNER GATEWAY DR, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 256-6444
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  6. 6
    Thoracic Surgery Services
    13188 N 103rd Dr Ste 200, Sun City, AZ 85351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (623) 832-3444

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  • Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
  • Banner Gateway Medical Center
  • Banner Boswell Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin
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    NPI Number
    • 1770669152
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Barnes Jewish Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Barnes Jewish Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
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