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Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, rectal problems, and more.

3851 Katella Avenue Suite 125
Los Alamitos, CA

(562) 735-0602

Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD is a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial, Providence, Dignity Health, Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare, Orange Coast Medical Center, St Mary Medical Center Long Beach and Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach.

Office Locations

Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach

3851 Katella Avenue Suite 125
Los Alamitos, CA

(562) 735-0602

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St Mary Medical Center Long Beach

3851 Katella Avenue Suite 125
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

(562) 735-0602

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Torrance Memorial

9900 Talbert Avenue Suite 103a
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(562) 340-0607

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Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach

9940 Talbert Avenue Suite 204
Fountain Valley, CA

(714) 783-1838

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Some issues Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous infusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), intravenous infusion therapy, and intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	92
doctor visit	222
hospital care	348
inpatient care	348
lab tests	81

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	98
doctor visit	299
hospital care	331
inpatient care	331
lab tests	89

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	75
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	35
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	161
blood draw	192
chemotherapy	161
doctor visit	459
hospital care	743
inpatient care	743
lab tests	143
minimally invasive procedures	161

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	162
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	56
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	284
blood draw	590
chemotherapy	284
doctor visit	891
hospital care	772
inpatient care	772
lab tests	512
minimally invasive procedures	284

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	426
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	122
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	221
blood draw	604
chemotherapy	221
doctor visit	745
hospital care	658
inpatient care	658
lab tests	525
minimally invasive procedures	294

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	215
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	53
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	51
Dementia	21
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2017 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	212
blood draw	625
chemotherapy	212
doctor visit	746
hospital care	582
inpatient care	582
lab tests	564
minimally invasive procedures	294

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	207
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	69
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	53
Dementia	29
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2018 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	208
blood draw	224
chemotherapy	208
doctor visit	687
hormone therapy	41
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
lab tests	557
minimally invasive procedures	208

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	214
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	68
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	51
Dementia	30
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	159
blood draw	45
chemotherapy	159
doctor visit	668
hormone therapy	25
hospital care	381
inpatient care	381
lab tests	207
minimally invasive procedures	159

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	243
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	67
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	54
Dementia	25
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	117
chemotherapy	117
doctor visit	674
hospital care	1093
inpatient care	1093
minimally invasive procedures	142

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	317
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	83
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	30
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	195
chemotherapy	195
doctor visit	1250
hospital care	1637
inpatient care	1637
minimally invasive procedures	230
port flush	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	388
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	116
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	57
Dementia	32
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	311
chemotherapy	311
doctor visit	1534
hospital care	1356
inpatient care	1356
minimally invasive procedures	353
port flush	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	410
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	114
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	55
Dementia	24
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Alamitos, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	207
blood draw	308
chemotherapy	207
doctor visit	743
hormone therapy	33
hospital care	768
inpatient care	768
lab tests	334
minimally invasive procedures	236

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	241
Non-Hispanic White	95
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	71
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	22
Cancer	32

Education & Training

Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Torrance Memorial

Providence

Dignity Health

Long Beach Medical Center

MemorialCare

Orange Coast Medical Center

St Mary Medical Center Long Beach

Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Cigna, Aetna HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Cigna

Aetna HMO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Collin Cuong Vu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,301 TASIGNA $572	AFINITOR $303	PROMACTA $236	TAFINLAR $196	KISQALI $174	Other $820
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,258 OPDIVO $660	EMPLICITI $207	ELIQUIS $171	ERBITUX $85	OPDUALAG $53	Other $83
Amgen Inc.	$1,255 XGEVA $417	Vectibix $293	Kyprolis $237	LUMAKRAS $133	Neulasta $22	Other $153
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company	$1,219 IMBRUVICA $1,219
Celgene Corporation	$973 Revlimid $456	Pomalyst $288	None $92	Reblozyl $71	Abraxane $23	Other $44
Other	$15,156 KEYTRUDA $574	Gilotrif $470	IMBRUVICA $431	LIBTAYO $421	XTANDI $381	Other $12,879

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20,959
Education	$1,204

Biography

Dr. Collin Vu's areas of specialization are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. Clinical interests for Dr. Vu include anemia, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, and lymphedema. Dr. Vu is professionally affiliated with Orange Coast Medical Center, Providence, and Long Beach Medical Center. He accepts several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. According to Dignity Health, he is not acceping new patients at this time. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Vu's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Vu speaks Vietnamese.