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Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: diabetes, heart problems

208 Collyer Street 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02904

(401) 793-5810

Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD is a cardiologist in Providence, RI specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Brown University Health and LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

208 Collyer Street 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02904

Address:

830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence Vamc (650)
Providence, RI 02908

Address:

Providence, RI

Some issues Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD can help you with:

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.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	16
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	18
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	33
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	24
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	15
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Providence, RI were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Female	52
Male	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	114
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	40
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD From 2015 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD graduated from University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Brown University Health

LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Cardinal Health 200, LLC	$60 Mozec NC PTCA Balloon $60

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$60

Research Payments

Dr. Wen-Chih Hank Wu, MD has received 22 research payments totaling $93,736.

Biography

Dr. Wen-Chih Wu is an adult cardiology specialist in Providence, RI. In his practice, he is particularly interested in diabetes and heart problems. Dr. Wu is professionally affiliated with Brown University Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut.