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Dr. Irene Wu, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Irene Wu, MD
4.2 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Irene Wu, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL.
Dr. Irene Wu, MD
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Dr. Irene Wu, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Elgin, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Irene Wu, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL.

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Dr. Irene Wu, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL. They graduated from Northwestern University. They currently practice at Advanced Surgery & Wellness and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital and Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin. At present, Dr. Wu received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Wu is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Lump
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Breast Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Surgery & Wellness
    163 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123

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4.2
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Apr 17, 2024
Dr Wu always takes the time to address all of my questions. She is very thorough and supportive.
— Apr 17, 2024
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Biography
  • Dr. Irene Wu, MD is a general surgery specialist in Elgin, IL. She specializes in General Surgery.
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Irene Wu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wu's profile.

Dr. Irene Wu, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital and Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin.

Yes, Dr. Irene Wu, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

    300 Randall Rd, Geneva, IL

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL

  • Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin

    77 N Airlite St, Elgin, IL