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Jefferson Vascular Surgery of New Jersey
Voorhees, NJ
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Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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About
Bio
Timothy Wu, MD, FACS, FSVS is a board certified vascular surgeon who specializes in complex open vascular reconstructions and minimally invasive endovascular interventions of aortic aneurysms, diseases of the carotid, mesenteric, and renal arteries, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, hemodialysis access surgery and interventions, and venous diseases such as deep venous thrombosis, venous occlusive disease, and varicose veins. He is the Medical Director of the Department of Vascular Surgery for Jefferson Medical Group and Chief of Vascular Surgery at Jefferson Health New Jersey. He has offices in Gloucester (Washington Township) and Camden (Cherry Hill & Stratford Township) Counties in New Jersey. He has been chosen by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. as a Top Doctor every year since 2017.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Vascular Surgery
Languages spoken
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Doctor Q&A
191 Answers
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 20 years experience
Generally yes.: Dos have the option to train in do residencies, those accredited by the american osteopathic association (aoa), or in md residencies, those accredited... Read More
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Definitions: I highly doubt you have mild carotid occlusive disease given you are only 31, unless you have an inherited cholesterol disorder or have lived a really... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Depends on anatomy: Most splenic artery aneurysms can be treated minimally-invasively by coil embolization. Rarely is surgical ligation with splenectomy necessary. Most i... Read More
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PAD: Peripheral arterial disease (pad) consists of blockages of the arteries anywhere in the body, but very commonly in the legs. If the blockages are seve... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Vasculitis: Another name for this is giant cell arteritis, and this is an inflammation of the blood vessels in the body. If untreated it can lead to blockages or ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Few if repaired well: Depending on the repair used to treat a traumatic femoral artery injury, long term issues are related to the repair itself and its "patency, " or how ... Read More
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A 65-year-old male asked:
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Aortic measurements: The typical abdominal aorta measures about 20-25 mm and is uniform in diameter along its entire course. Parts of the aorta, however, can enlarge and b... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Breast Surgery: A breast surgeon is a general surgeon who has decided to 1) pursue fellowship training in breast surgery (1 year) or 2) limited his practice to treati... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: Vascular surgeons are trained during their fellowships and residencies to specifically treat all diseases of the arteries and veins, including varicos... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Absolutely not. : Presuming the physician you talked to was prescribing a carotid endarterectomy or a stenting of the carotid artery, there is absolutely no evidence th... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Lifestyle changes: Modify your risk factors for cardiovascular disease by making adjustments to your lifestyle. The four risk factors associated with cardiovascular dise... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Depends: The system of training physicians and surgeons is complex, but generally speaking, the length of the program is determined by the specialty board. Gen... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Mesenteric Ischemia: Presumably your aunt was evaluated by a board certified vascular surgeon and determined to not be a candidate for a mesenteric reconstruction by open ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Not typically: Abdominal aortic aneurysms, when large enough, can sometimes be felt by pressing on the abdomen. This feels like a very prominent pulse in the abdomen... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Raynaud's: Raynaud's syndrome is a spasm of the small vessels of the hands most often related to cold weather, emotional stress, or a multitude of other factors.... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Generally good.: Carotid endarterectomy (cea) generally has a low operative morbidity (complication) and mortality (death), and this is because CEA should not be gener... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Far from clear: A variety of bacteria and viruses have been implicated in causing atherosclerosis since the early 1900s, however, there have been no confirmatory stud... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Definitions: Peripheral vascular disease is an outdated term which refers to diseases of the arteries, the blood vessels which carry blood from the heart to the or... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It may never go away: Swelling in the legs following an acute DVT can take several days to weeks to resolve if properly managed with anticoagulation and use of compression ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Rivaroxaban.: Coumadin (warfarin) does not make you extremely fatigued unless you're anemic from occult bleeding because of a supratherapeutic (i.e., really high) i... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depends on the type of hernia and the extent of the surgery, but if you're talking about abdominal wall hernias, then most surgeons would recommend ho... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Absolutely.: Yes, groin hernias can cause a variety of pain syndromes, one of which could be a pain that goes from the groin down the inside of the thigh. There a... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
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Varicose Veins: Varicose veins can be a sign of venous reflux, a condition where your veins aren't properly moving blood back to your heart. It's not necessarily a da... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Raynaud's syndrome, a spasm of the small vessels of the hands, is most often related to cold weather, emotional stress, or a multitude of other factor... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Need regular visits: Heart disease is a lifelong, chronic issue that doesn't go away. You can consider all interventions in heart disease and peripheral arterial disease t... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Very Serious: Generally speaking common iliac artery aneurysm are recommended for repair at around 3-3.5 cm, but these are often found in association with other typ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Definitions: Ischemia is a term used to describe cellular level changes that occur as a result of poor oxygenation, which can occur because of a thrombosis in an a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: All osteopathic physicians are trained in standard medicine. "herbs and natural remedies" are not part of their medical curriculum, and any claimed ex... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Raynaud's syndrome, a spasm of the small vessels of the hands, is most often related to cold weather, emotional stress, or a multitude of other factor... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Nope.: It won't cause a pulmonary embolism. Respect your elders! who is punching the elderly in the back?
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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AAA anxiety: Abdominal aortic aneurysms are easily checked with an ultrasound of the abdomen and are pretty accurate as a screening test. If you're a man at the ag... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Comorbidities: A 75 year old with an "inoperable" aortic aneurysm is likely too sick to undergo the operation rather than the aneurysm itself being "too difficult, "... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Bloodwork: There are many types of vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels) and exactly what you have depends on the types of arteries affected, the sympto... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Usually 2 to 3: From what you're describing the reason for warfarin therapy is for her atrial fibrillation ("a-fib"), a condition in which this arrhythmia may cause b... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Multiple causes: One to consider in someone who is about 70 years or older (sometimes as early as in the 50s if a heavy smoker) is peripheral arterial disease, a compo... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Please exercise!: It is absolutely okay to exercise with an aortic aneurysm. The key is to control high blood pressure and quit smoking. Having said that, however, it p... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely not.: An accredited vascular surgery fellowship is available only to those who have finished a residency in general surgery. An orthopedic surgeon can train... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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It can be.: If you are able to see your carotid artery pulse in your neck, you're likely quite thin. Rarely a prominent, pulsatile carotid artery in the neck is a... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Depends on hospital: Many areas of medicine and surgery overlap with several physicians able to provide a similar service. Who ultimately performs vascular surgery on the ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Great Question: I think that's one of the flaws of healthtap, but you can easily find out if a particular physician is board certified by going to www.Abms.Org, the w... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Depends on the type: Av fistula is a general term for a connection between an artery and vein. This can be intentionally created by a vascular surgeon to provide for hemod... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Likely unrelated : It's likely unrelated to the angioplasty, but it would be helpful to us if you clarify just what type of angioplasty was performed (coronary arteries,... Read More
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PAD: What most people call "poor circulation" is actually termed "peripheral arterial disease" or "pad." this results from atherosclerosis, a hardening of ... Read More
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Inconclusive: There isn't enough evidence to draw sound conclusions on the effectiveness or cost-effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments for back pain, however, t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Carotid Ultrasound: An elevated peak systolic velocity (psv) would suggest a narrowing of the carotid artery, however this is only one of the criteria used to determine t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Many treatments: If there truly is an infection, it should be addressed with antibiotics. Following this compression of the venous ulcer will allow it to heal. Stubbor... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
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No: Neither ultrasound nor any other imaging test is ideal to detect any inguinal hernia, whether small or large. These are found with a physical exam by ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: Whether an artery needs to be bypassed or opened because it's 100% blocked depends on 1) your symptoms and 2) which artery, in particular, we are disc... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Can thoracic outlet syndrome or any other brachial plexus issues cause scapular instability/winging?
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Winged Scapula: A "winged scapula" is a result of injury to the long thoracic nerve which innervates the serratus anterior muscle. The long thoracic nerve is made up ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgeon: To find a board-certified vascular surgeon in your area, consult with the american board of surgery and its vascular surgery board or the society for ... Read More
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Dr. Wu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, NY
MD
Residency
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Awards
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
Society for Vascular Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society
American College of Surgeons
Publications
Subclavian, Vertebral, and Upper Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease.
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