Dr. Efren Wu, MD
Family Medicine ·
Male ·
Age 38
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Dr. Efren Wu, MD is a family medicine specialist in Indio, CA. He graduated from St. George's University School Of Medicine and specializes in family medicine, ambulatory medicine, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
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Dr. Wu's Experience
Dr. Wu's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Family Medicine
- Board certified in Family Practice and Sports Medicine
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Wu "Welcome to our medical practice, conveniently located in La Quinta, CA. Our mission is to provide high-quality, evidence-based medicine to patients of all ages in the true tradition of Family Medicine, with the added benefit of specialty care in non-surgical Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine for athletes of all skill levels. We invite you to learn more about our practice on our website, and look forward to providing quality medical care to you and your loved ones!"
3 Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Ambulatory Medicine
- General Medical Practice
2 Board Certifications
- Family PracticeAccredited by: American Board of Family Medicine*
- Sports MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Family Medicine*
47 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Allergies
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Asthma
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bursitis
- Concussion
- Congestive Heart Failure
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Depressive Disorders
- Diabetes
- Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Heart Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Infectious Diseases
- Injuries
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Tendinitis
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pneumonia
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shoulder Diseases
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Injuries of the Knee
- Wrist Disorders
Less
14 Procedures
- Bursa Injection
- Cortisone Injection
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Injection of Tendon
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Skin Biopsy
- Steroid Injection
- Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of TorontoUndergraduate School | Graduated
- St. George's University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated
- University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Upmc)Internship Hospital | Completed
- University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Upmc)Residency Hospital | Completed
- University At Buffalo, State University Of New YorkFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Wu has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Average Wait Time
- 10 – 15 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. Efren Wu, MD
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This is the best Dr in town. Best staff.... especially now that Jamila is there. Shes super professional. Not that there was a problem before but Jamila was a HUGE UPGRADE. Veronica too. As you can see Im a normal person that is able to spell so trust me. I used to have to call for follow ups...Read More
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81Apr 07, 2018
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I've been a patient of Dr Wu for the past 4 years and I was reading reviews and I was a little upset on his last one about his office staff. I personally think Dr wu is one of the most caring and knowledgeable doctors here in the Coachella Valley. I don't like to be disrespectful towards people but...Read More
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91Jim in Indio – Apr 07, 2018
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I came back to update my review because I felt it a bit “Harsh” how I came off about Dr.Wu’s back office and office manager staff, but I I pulled up the site I seen that my review was removed. I feel like this is where I “The Patient” can express how I feel about the staff, along with the...Read More
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110Maureen – Apr 06, 2018
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I have been seeing Dr Wu since he started here with another practice and have stayed with him since. He is a really good listener and he explains things well. The practice became busy and I saw his new PA Craig for an illness and he was great. Dr Wu has himself a good partner in Craig. I would not...Read More
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28J. V. in La Quinta, CA – Oct 20, 2016
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Dr Wu was great 1st visit but had to wait 45 min.
On 2nd visit, a Fri, his young, crass, staff, who have no business being in health care field, wouldn't allow my husband to see Dr because he was 19 min late! I had called to say my ill, wheelchair bound husband had to urinate so we'd be a few min...Read More
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237Palm Desert, CA – Apr 15, 2016
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