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Dr. James M. Chu, MD is a pediatrician in Orange, CA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. James M. Chu, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Hoag, Long Beach Medical Center, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, MemorialCare Medical Group GNP MemorialCare, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph and Hoag Physician Partners.
1010 West La Veta Avenue Suite 575
Orange, CA 92868
505 South Main Street Suite 600
Orange, CA 92868
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. James M. Chu, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He completed residency at Children's Hospital of Orange County. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital of Orange County
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: California
Dr. James M. Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. James M. Chu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Commercial HMO, United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, United Healthcare PPO, Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Anthem PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net Commercial HMO, BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO (GNP), BlueShield Commercial HMO (MCSHP), Insurance Plan, Health Net Commercial HMO (GNP), BlueShield Commercial HMO, BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO, BlueShield Commercial HMO (GNP) and Centivo ACO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James M. Chu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Assurity Pacemaker $43 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $23 |
Microny ll SR plus Pacemaker $21 |
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Dr. James Chu is a specialist in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Dr. Chu (or staff) speaks Mandarin, Spanish, and Cantonese. Areas of expertise for Dr. Chu include kawasaki disease, marfan syndrome, and congenital heart disease. His professional affiliations include Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, Greater Newport Physicians, and Long Beach Medical Center. He is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Chu's training includes residency programs at Children's Hospital of Orange County and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He usually honors Anthem, Blue California, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Chu's practice in Orange, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
