- Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
- CA
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Dr. Tuong Vu, MD

Dr. Tuong Vu, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Male
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Tuong Vu, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Vu has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Pulmonary Vascular Conditions. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital, winner of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Tuong Vu, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Locations
Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Vu is affiliated with Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonary disease.
At a Glance
- Practices at Top Hospital • Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Vu
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Vu treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Vu treats other conditions, please contact the office at (831) 204-6156.
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Vu is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Pulmonary Vascular Conditions
Pulmonary vascular specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the flow of blood between the heart and lungs, including pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.Compare with other Pulmonary Vascular Conditions specialists.
Dr. Vu is experienced in the area of Pulmonary Vascular Conditions. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Vu is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Check Dr. Vu's experience treating your condition or procedure
Dr. Vu's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Bowel Infarction
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Alkalosis
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bone Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchospasm
- Chickenpox
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophageal Varices
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Ileus
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Ischemic Colitis
- Liver Cancer
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Osteosarcoma
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Eosinophilia
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sarcoidosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Septic Embolism
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Swine Flu
- Testicular Cancer
- Thoracentesis
- Thymomas
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tuberculosis
- Valley Fever
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
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Dr. Vu accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Vu accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- $0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Access for Infants & Mothers (AIM)-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Bronze 60 D HDHP (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA EPO
- Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Bronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Gold 80 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Minimum Coverage EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway X - EPO Network-CA
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Select-CA HMO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Platinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
- Select-CA HMO
- Select-CA PPO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
- Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select Plus HMO
- Select PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- Local Access Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tuong Vu, MD?
Call (831) 204-6156 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.
Is Dr. Tuong Vu, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Tuong Vu, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Vu's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Tuong Vu, MD accept my insurance?
Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. Vu accepts your insurance.
What are Dr. Tuong Vu, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Vu frequently treats Obstructive Lung Disease, Pulmonary Vascular Conditions, and Sleep Apnea. See all practice areas where Dr. Vu specializes.
Where is Dr. Tuong Vu, MD's office located?
Dr. Vu's office is located at 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Tuong Vu, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Vu has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Vu is affiliated with the following hospital. Select the hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.68% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% lower than the national average
2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)