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Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD

Specializes in: Surgical Dermatology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2006)
Professional interests include: melasma, squamous cell carcinoma, skin cancer screening, and more.
65 Broadway Suite 904
New York, NY 10006

Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD is a surgical dermatologist in New York, NY specializing in surgical dermatology. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

65 Broadway Suite 904
New York, NY 10006

Some issues Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"The hair follicle has its own life cycle - growth, transition, resting and falling out of hair shaft," said Dr. Julia Tzu, a double board-certified dermatologist and the founder and medical...”—"Stress Really Can Make Your Hair Fall Out", Huff Post, June 2018
“The earlier you start, the better," says Dr. Julia Tzu, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine, on using a night cream to maintain skin's hydration. "”—"Cindy Crawford Reveals Her Ageless Secrets", Fox News, February 2017
“"Topical vitamin A products are useful because of the ability to increase collagen synthesis in the skin and also temper discoloration of the skin," says Dr. Julia Tzu, clinical assistant professor...”—"10 Skincare Essentials for Women in Their 40's", Fox News, February 2017

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in New York, NY were diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and skin surgery.

cancer surgery 16
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
skin procedures 17
skin surgery 16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD.

Gender
Male 5
Female 5
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 1
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65
65 to 74 4

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 10
High Cholesterol 24
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 3
Depression
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (2010)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NYU Langone Health

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. Julia E. Tzu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna HMO, MagnaCare PPO, Oxford Liberty, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA PPO, Oxford Freedom, Aetna POS, GHI CBP, United Healthcare, Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, PHCS PPO, United Healthcare EPO, Local 1199 PPO and Aetna Indemnity.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare
Aetna HMO
MagnaCare PPO
Oxford Liberty
Aetna Medicare
CIGNA PPO
Oxford Freedom
Aetna POS
GHI CBP
United Healthcare
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Julia E. Tzu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-04 
I have been going to Dr Tzu for many years.  She and her staff are wonderful. Dr Tzu has great bedside manner, is super thorough, and her front officr person, Amber, is great. As are her nurses.  Highly recommended.
Overall Rating: 1.0 2017-12-15 
Wanted to rate them 0 start if I could. I first had a consultation session with the doctor to have a diagnosis for the cyst on my back. After this session, she asked me to schedule a surgery with her to remove the cyst. I then scheduled an appointment with her on anther day at 4:45PM. When I arrived at the office around 4:40PM, I was told that there were 3 patients in ahead of me, so then I had to wait. Around 5:30PM, the representative of front desk gave me a condense form to sign. I asked her if my insurance will cover this surgery or no. The representative told me that they do not know, because she does not have the CPT code or procedure code. There are couple of issues here, 1) the reason she did not have it, is because the doctor did not provide one after the first consultation session. She did not measure the size of the cyst. 2)The representative told me that even they could measure me today and provide the code, it was impossible to check with my insurance because my insurance's provider line was closed at 5PM. I could not believe what the representative just told me, so I called my insurance immediately. My insurance did confirm with me that the provider line is still open for the doctor office to call, and will close way later than 5PM. I then asked the representative of the doctor office to call my insurance to understand what is needed by my insurance to decide the coverage of this surgery. The representative of the doctor office REFUSED to make the call. 3) I was the 2nd last patient scheduled for the day. I ended up being put into the waiting room around 6PM (which was 1hour and 15 mins later than my original appointment time). Guess what? They did not even start treating me after the patient before me was done with his check. Instead, they checked the patient who was scheduled later than me first (which was supposed to be the last patient on the date). I asked the representative why they treated me like this, she refused to answer me this question. 4) When I finally got opportunity to see the doctor, I asked her why during the first consultation session, the measurement of the cyst has not been done. She then told me that it is my responsibility to let her know that I need the measurement. I was very surprised she told me this, because for me, it is by all means needed for both the determination of the procedure code, and the determination of the necessity of the surgery. Also she finally told me that it was not necessary at all to do the surgery. Excuse me? So what was this appointment for? I tell you why she told me that. She told me that because the representative of the front desk, which is also the nurse, needed to leave. But the nurse is needed to implement the surgery. There have been bunch of reviews on Yelp also expressing the unprofessionalism of this office, as well as the unexpected long waiting time no matter the time of your appointment. I highly recommend everyone take these into serious consideration before booking appointment with this provider, because I have explicitly experienced all of these.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Lumenis, Inc $1,000
$1,000
Pfizer Inc. $533 EUCRISA
$508 		CIBINQO
$25
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $473 ONEXTON
$135 		CLINDAGEL
$96 		LOCOIDLOTION
$89 		JUBLIA
$59 		SOLODYN
$23 		Other
$70
Celgene Corporation $450 Otezla
$430
$19
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. $443 EPIDUO FORTE
$367 		ORACEA
$32 		SOOLANTRA
$24 		AKLIEF
$20
Other $1,616 Otezla
$341 		HPR Plus Cream
$183 		ACZONE
$82 		DORYX
$76 		AMZEEQ
$49 		Other
$885
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,515
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $1,000

Biography

Dr. Julia Tzu sees patients in New York, NY. Her medical specialty is surgical dermatology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tzu include moles, acne, and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). She is affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Tzu graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami. Dr. Tzu most likely takes Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers.

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