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Dr. Vivian Wu, MD

Dr. Vivian Wu, MD

Head & Neck Surgical Oncology*

Dr. Vivian Wu, MD is a head & neck surgical oncology specialist in Santa Monica, CA. She is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Pacific Neuroscience Institute 20th

1301 20th St Ste 300 Santa Monica, CA 90404

Make an Appointment

(310) 829-7792

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Wu is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Wu specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Wu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wu

4.6

50 ratings, 45 with a written review
5 Star
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About Me

care philosophy

A believer in multidisciplinary care, Dr. Wu collaborates with experts in oncology, radiation, endocrinology, and dermatology. She is an advocate for HPV vaccination and a former Vice Chair of Research. Dr. Wu is dedicated to improving patient...read more

biography

Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH is a specialist in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Oncology Surgery. She is a surgeon-scientist specializing in all cancers of the head and neck, including those of the tongue, throat, voice box, thyroid, skin, and salivary glands. 

  • Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

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  • University Of Michigan Health System

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Residency Hospital

  • Howard University College Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • Mph, Yale University, New Haven, Ct

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Pacific Neuroscience Institute 20th

Pacific Neuroscience Institute 20th1301 20th St Ste 300 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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