Wen-Chih Hank Wu MD MPH

Physician

830 Chalkstone Ave111-AProvidence, RI 02908
Phone+1 401-273-7100
Fax+1 401-457-3357

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Summary

Dr. Wen-Chih Wu is a cardiologist based in Providence, RI, with experience in echocardiography, heart failure, and cardiovascular rehabilitation. He completed his medical education at the Universidad de Costa Rica, internal medicine training at the University of Connecticut and further subspecialized with a cardiology fellowship at Brown University. Dr. Wu currently serves as Professor at Brown University's Alpert Medical School and School of Public Health. His varied research interests are highlighted in publications concerning heart failure and outcomes in veterans. Dr. Wu has led clinical trials and received several teaching awards.

Education & Training

Brown UniversityMPH, 2006 - 2010
Brown UniversityM.A., Ad eundem gradum, 2010
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1999 - 2002
University of ConnecticutResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
Universidad de Costa Rica Faculty of MedicineClass of 1995, MD

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Certifications & Licensure

RI State Medical License 2001 - 2028
CT State Medical License 1999 - 2011
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow AACVPR, 2019
Fellow (FAHA) American Heart Association, 2008
Beckwith Family Award for Outstanding Teaching Alpert Medical School, Brown University, 2010

Clinical Trials

Comparison of Cardiac Computed Tomography for the Detection of Coronary Artery Disease With Nuclear Stress Test
COMPLETED
Combined Behavioral and Pharmacological Intervention for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Diabetic Patients
COMPLETED
NA
Strategies to Maintain Cardiac Risk Control After Discharge From Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic
COMPLETED
PHASE3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Impact of Emergency Department Initiated Palliative Care for Heart Failure Patients.
Madison Dixon, Kevin Dyer, Meghan Harrington, Emily Peoples, Wen-Chih Wu
The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2026-09-01
Developing machine learning models to improve cardiovascular risk prediction for people living with HIV.
Hari Dandapani, Yi-Yun Chen, Michael Kwok, Vrishali Lopes, Christopher Halladay
International Journal of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention. 2026-09-01
Inpatient Initiation of Target-Dose ACE Inhibitors and Lower Risk of Death or Kidney Failure in Veterans With HFrEF: Results From the National DCVA-HF Registry.
Cherinne Arundel, Venkatesh K Raman, Sijian Zhang, Helen M Sheriff, Jessica J Logan
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2026-08-21

Journal Articles

Examining the Gender-specific Effect of Adding Hemoglobin A1c to Existing Diabetes Risk Prediction Models: the Jackson Heart Study
Lacy ME, Wellenius G, Eaton CB, Loucks EB, Correa A, Gjelsvik A, Wu WC, American Diabetes Association 74th Scientific Sessions, 6/13/2014
Association Between Process Quality Measures for Heart Failure and Mortality Among US Veterans
Wu WC, Jiang L, Friedmann PD, Trivedi A, Am Heart J, 1/1/2014
Interventions to maintain cardiac risk control after discharge from a cardiovascular risk reduction clinic: A randomized controlled trial
Taveira TH, Wu W-C, Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 1/1/2014

Books/Book Chapters

Ferri's Clinical Advisor.
Chapter: Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
Page 1104 - 1005Silverstein, JR; Ferri, FF; Wu, WCEditors: Ferri, FF.Elsevier, St. Louis, MO2012
Ferri's Clinical Advisor.
Chapter: Myocardial Infarction.
Page 675 - 678Wu, WC; Ferri, FFEditors: Ferri, FF.Elsevier, St. Louis, MO2012
Ferri's Clinical Advisor.
Chapter: Hyperosmolar.
Gemignani, A; Ferri, FF; Wu, WCEditors: Ferri, FF.Elsevier, St. Louis, MO2012

Abstracts/Posters

Beta-Blocker Monotherapy is Inferior to Treatment with Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme Inhibitor/Angiotensin-Receptor Blocker or Combined Therapy after Hospital Discharg...
Grebla RC; Wellenius GA; Eaton CB; Gatsonis C, Wu WC, Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes, San Francisco, CA, 6/13/2014
Relationship Between Lung Function And Albuminuria: Data From The Third National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III).
Jankowich M, Choudhary G, Klinger J, Wu WC, ATS International Conference, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2012
Preoperative Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitor Use is Associated with Worse Clinical Outcomes Following Cardiovascular Surgery: Results of a Meta-Analysis.
Gemignani A, Kapoor M, Cohen S, Sharma SC, Choudhary G, Wu WC, American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL, 11/15/2011

Lectures

Group Visits.
1/9/2014
Implementation of Transition of Care Model in CHF to Reduce Rehospitalization Rates.
11/28/2012
Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease.
Rhode Island Hospital - 10/17/2012