Dr. Karen Wu, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Karen Wu is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Maywood, Illinois. In 2023, Dr. Wu performed 22 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#188 in Illinois) and 15 hip replacements (#151 in Illinois), for a combined total of 37 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
22 verified cases
#188 in Illinois
Hip Replacement
15 verified cases
#151 in Illinois

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Wu

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Wu, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 708-216-3280
2160 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
NPI: 1891735536
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed md
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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