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Wen-Chih Wu, MD, Cardiology, Providence, RI

Wen-ChihHankWuMDMPH

Cardiology Providence, RI

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  • Office

    830 Chalkstone Ave
    111-A
    Providence, RI 02908
    Phone+1 401-273-7100
    Fax+1 401-457-3357

Summary

  • Dr. Hank Wu is a cardiologist in Providence, RI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Newport Hospital, Miriam Hospital, and Rhode Island Hospital. He received his medical degree from Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Medicina and has been in practice for 22 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin). He specializes in adult heart disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, Preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation.

Education & Training

  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityMPH, 2006 - 2010
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityM.A., Ad eundem gradum, 2010
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Universidad de Costa Rica  Faculty of Medicine
    Universidad de Costa Rica Faculty of MedicineClass of 1995, MD
  • University of Costa Rica School of Medicine
    University of Costa Rica School of MedicineB.S.

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    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
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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
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Books/Book Chapters

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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
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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
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Press Mentions

  • Heart Failure Deaths Are Highest in the Poorest US Counties
    Heart Failure Deaths Are Highest in the Poorest US CountiesSeptember 4th, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)