Dr. George Tu, MD

Dr. George Tu, MD

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Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases  ·  
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49 y/o
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Dr. George Tu, MD is a cardiovascular & pulmonary disease specialist in Las Vegas, NV and has been practicing for 18 years. He specializes in cardiovascular & pulmonary diseases, pulmonary disease, and more.Read his story
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(702) 703-6836
EXISTING PATIENTS
(702) 869-0855
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Pulmonary Specialist Group of Nevada

3150 N Tenaya Way Ste 125

Las Vegas, NV 89128
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New Patients
(702) 703-6836
Existing Patients
(702) 869-0855

Insurance Accepted

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • America's Health Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Culinary Health Fund
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthChoice
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • MGM Resorts Health Plan
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Nevada
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Tu's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Low Blood Oxygen Level
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tu treats Low Blood Oxygen Level more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Tu treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Emphysema
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tu treats Emphysema more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Tu treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

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Cough
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tu treats Cough more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Tu treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

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Dr. Tu's conditions and procedures:

Alkalosis
Aneurysm
Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Asbestosis
Asthma
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Autoimmune Diseases
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Tumor
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchoscopy
Bronchospasm
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardioversion, Elective
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
Cystic Fibrosis
Emphysema
Empyema
Endocarditis
Fungal Infections
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
Lung Nodule
Marfan Syndrome
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Management
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Septal Defect
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Syncope
Systemic Sclerosis
Thrombosis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Tuberculosis
Valley Fever
Vascular Disease
Wheezing

About Me

Biography

"Dr. George Tu graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed his internship and residency, as well as Pulmonary fellowship, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is board certified in Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine. He is a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians. He has been in practice since 2000."

Specialties

  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
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Board Certifications

  • Pulmonary Disease
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Education

  • 2000
    Cedars Sina Med Center
    Fellowship Hospital
    2000
  • 1997
    Cedars Sina Med Center
    Residency Hospital
    1997
  • 1995
    Cedars Sina Med Center
    Internship Hospital
    1995
  • 1994
    Eastern Virginia Medical School Of The Medical College Of Hampton Roads
    Medical School
    1994
  • 1990
    University of California At Irvine / California College of Medicine & Surgery
    Undergraduate School
    1990

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Tu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tu

4.3

Based on 30 reviews

5 Stars
80%
(24)
4 Stars
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3 Stars
0%
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2 Stars
0%
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1 Star
16.666666666666668%
(5)

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I WAS REFEREED TO DR TU by my heart ,He seemed very caring spent time ran some test and said I had pneumonia after a month of treatment ,said it was not pneumonia and was not sure what it was .so he sent me back to my heart DR with recommendation for a left and right CAP It came back not good...Read More
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I’ve been a patient of Dr. Tu For 15+ years. He’s knowledgeable, very kind and spends time with his patients
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Really great doctor. Explains everything, does not rush you. He is busy but well worth it.
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Best specialist that treated me in Las Vegas. Staff is professional, friendly, [especially Elizabeth] and co-operative
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I have an asthma that is progressively getting worst the past year. I have to take a large dose of prednisone to control my wheezing. I saw Dr Tu this week. He spent a long time discussing my illness. Also went over my current medications. I will have multiple blood tests to find out what's causing...Read More
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Insurance accepted

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AARP
Aetna
America's Health Choice
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Beech Street (Multiplan)
Beech Street (Multiplan) EPO
Beech Street (Multiplan) HMO
Beech Street (Multiplan) POS
Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Cigna
Cigna EPO
Cigna HMO
Cigna POS
Cigna PPO
Coventry Health Care
Coventry Health Care POS
Coventry Health Care PPO
Culinary Health Fund
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) EPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care) POS
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
HealthChoice
HealthChoice PPO
Humana
Humana Choice Medicare Advantage PPO
Humana HMOx
Humana POS
Humana PPO
Medicaid
MGM Resorts Health Plan
One Health
One Health POS
One Health PPO
PHCS
PHCS EPO
PHCS Par-Multi Plan
PHCS Par-Multi Plan PPO
PHCS POS
PHCS PPO
Sierra Choice
Sierra Choice POS
Teachers Health Trust
Tricare
TriCare for Life
Tricare South
UnitedHealthCare
United Healthcare EPO
United Healthcare HMO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare PPO
USA Health Network
USA Health Network PPO
Veteran Administration Plan

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