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Dr. Uyen Chu, MD

General Surgery*
3.4 (15)
Map Pin Small Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Uyen Chu, MD

Dr. Uyen Chu, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Lafayette, LA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Chu an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Chu works at Practice in Lafayette, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones 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.

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Dr. Chu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Womens Healthcare Associates of Lafayette LLC
    4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 408, Lafayette, LA 70508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 470-3980
  2. 2
    Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc
    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 470-2990
  3. 3
    Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital
    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 470-2910
  4. 4
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    501 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 406, Lafayette, LA 70506 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 470-3980

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  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Acid Reflux Surgery
Appendectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lung Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Stomach Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Uyen Chu, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Vietnamese
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    NPI Number
    • 1467459156
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Ky
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Fl Health Science Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Uyen Chu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Chu. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chu.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Chu, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Chu appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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