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Dr. Harish Lavu, MD

Surgical Oncology*
4.9 (186)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Harish Lavu, MD

Dr. Harish Lavu, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Surgical Oncology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Lavu, completed a residency at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lavu an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Lavu works at Practice in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Pancreatic Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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.

Dr. Lavu's Office Locations

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    Academic Surgical Associates
    1100 Walnut St Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 395-9680

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    Insurance Accepted

    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Cigna-HealthSpring
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    • Devon Health
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    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
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    • Tricare
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    4.9
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    About Dr. Harish Lavu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Surgical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1801014055
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Indiana University Health
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Harish Lavu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lavu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lavu has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lavu has seen patients for Pancreatic Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lavu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    186 patients have reviewed Dr. Lavu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lavu.

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