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Summary

  • Dr. Chad Wu is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and certified Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in Plastic Surgery (FRCSC).
    He is QUADRUPLE Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Subspecialty of Surgery of the Hand and Canadian Board of Plastic Surgery by the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons.
    He did his surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania and then completed his plastic surgery Fellowship at McGill University in Canada. He underwent additional fellowship specialty training in hand, wrist, and microsurgery involving breast and head and neck reconstruction at Yale University.
    Dr. Wu is born and raised in Southern California West Los Angeles. He was Chief of Plastic Surgery in Yale NewHaven Health-Westerly Hospital. Fortunately, he is back in Southern California to be with his family and be an asset to the community in Irvine, Orange County. He is one of the most renowned hand surgeons in Irvine, Los Angeles, California!
    Dr. Wu is nationally and internationally known for excellence in the comprehensive management of complex hand, wrist, and elbow disorders. Throughout his career, Dr. Wu has touched the lives of thousands of patients from around the world who rely on their hands every day.
    Dr. Chad Wu also performs plastic surgery including Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift surgery, Breast Reduction surgery, Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, and specializes in Botox and Fillers.
    He is persistent, energetic, passionate, and highly dedicated to improving the way care is delivered to his patients. He believes there is always a way to improve existing solutions and that no challenge is ever insurmountable.
    Dr. Wu has presented at numerous scientific meetings, conducted oral presentations and won several awards
  • Plastic Surgery Clinic in Irvine, Newport Beach, CA | Dr Chad Wu MD

    Dr. Chad Wu is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Irvine, Los Angeles, California. Dr Wu is a QUADRUPLE Board Certified Surgeon.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2012
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2017 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2014
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hospital Affiliations