Dr. Danny Chu, MD
Dr. Danny Chu, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St Clair Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting new patients.
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213Make an Appointment
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Chu specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
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Dr Danny Chu serves as the director of Cardiac Surgery at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and as a senior staff cardiac surgeon at the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute. He earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston...read morebiography
Dr. Danny Chu serves as the director of Cardiac Surgery at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and as a senior staff cardiac surgeon at the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute. He earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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Tufts University
Medical School, 1997
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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