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Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2008.

Specialties

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

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4.8

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2008

4.8

127 reviews

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About Theresa Luu, MD

Dr. Luu received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. and her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She completed her residency and her fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta.


Board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, she is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Luu is in practice with Wellstar Cardiovascular Surgery.

Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

4.8

Based on 127 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.88
Listened to me carefully
4.80
Shared the right amount of information
4.76
Earned my trust
4.75

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

4

Foods not any good and get... dismissal is taking too long.

September 13, 2023

5

I have 100. Percent Confidence in this doctor

September 9, 2023

5

Dr.Luu was every good put mind at ease and was able to answer my concerns in a way I was able understand. I have full trust in her. She never rush the appointment. She gave me her main concern and attention. VERY PLEASE.

September 5, 2023

5

Very knowledgeable about my condition

August 16, 2023

5

the teleconference was very beneficial. I did not require a physical exam so there was no need to make an office visit, which right now with my limited mobility is difficult. Dr. Luu was able to communicate to me the information that I needed to know, and was attentive to what I had to say.

August 13, 2023

5

Very professional but caring.

August 11, 2023

5

Waited in waiting room for almost an hour and then another 20-30 for doctor once in exam room.

August 10, 2023

4

I waited for 75 minutes past my appointment time. Very unacceptable

August 9, 2023

5

Very polite to the point and explained treatment very well

August 3, 2023

5

Can't say enough the whole Wellstar system has been great

July 23, 2023

5

The cardiac team at Kennestone has been very helpful, informative and attentive whenever I've interacted with them - a top notch team!

July 22, 2023

5

Wonderful thanks for taking care of me

July 17, 2023

5

Best... .felt like family.

July 16, 2023

5

All the staff were great,excellent customer service, doctor and nurse practitioner were wonderful,very explanatory up to the point, and answer all my questions to the every detail and very happy with the visit. I will definitely keep the doctor. Thank you.

July 12, 2023

5

What a great Staff. Thank You everyone.

July 9, 2023

5

I am so impressed with schedulers, staff, PA, nurses, doctors and all I have come in contact with. I have switched my care from Piedmont to Wellstar

July 8, 2023

5

Very good experience!

July 3, 2023

5

Virtual appointment was extremely difficuktvon my 82 yr old father. We got on line early as recommended. Physician was running behind schedule. That was understandable however trying to stay put for prolonged time was difficult on elderly. He had to go to bathroom more than once due to diruretic. He could not see well on camera, could not hear esp. Because there was an echo when we spoke. Took total time of > 2hrs and not condusive for asking questions. He just gave up. Did not save time by not having to get ready and drive to office. Would gave preferred tyoed conversation on My Chart or a regular phone call. Will not do virtual appt. For him in future. No problem with Physician only technology not conducive for >90 yr. Old.

July 2, 2023

5

Dr. Luu is Great and has a Great staff too!

July 1, 2023

5

Dr. Luu and her staff are phenomenal!! From the front desk to check out was a great experience.

June 28, 2023

5

It was a good reassuring conversation. Much appreciated. Thankfully my wife is computer savvy in knowing how to virtually connect. I'd been lost on my own. However, instructions were well presented ahead of time. Really liked Dr Luu.

June 18, 2023

5

Dr.Luu will listen to you and friendly. She will give you more information. And as well her assistant Stacy Lee, friendly and will listen to you.

June 13, 2023

5

Dr Luu is Fantastic

June 12, 2023

5

Thank you for my life Dr Luu!

May 29, 2023

5

Sure beats driving and coming in to office

May 28, 2023

5

Excellent care.

May 28, 2023

5

Excellent

May 21, 2023

5

Very nice and knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable.

May 13, 2023

5

Very professional.

April 30, 2023

5

I was so pleased with Dr. Luu, she really explain to me and made it clear to me about what my problem with my aneurysm is and it was just it was such a so good. I had not had this explain to me like she did and she is a wonderful doctor. Thank you.

April 30, 2023

5

I have 100. Percent Confidence in this doctor

September 9, 2023

5

Dr.Luu was every good put mind at ease and was able to answer my concerns in a way I was able understand. I have full trust in her. She never rush the appointment. She gave me her main concern and attention. VERY PLEASE.

September 5, 2023

5

Very knowledgeable about my condition

August 16, 2023

5

the teleconference was very beneficial. I did not require a physical exam so there was no need to make an office visit, which right now with my limited mobility is difficult. Dr. Luu was able to communicate to me the information that I needed to know, and was attentive to what I had to say.

August 13, 2023

5

Very professional but caring.

August 11, 2023

5

Waited in waiting room for almost an hour and then another 20-30 for doctor once in exam room.

August 10, 2023

5

Very polite to the point and explained treatment very well

August 3, 2023

5

Can't say enough the whole Wellstar system has been great

July 23, 2023

5

The cardiac team at Kennestone has been very helpful, informative and attentive whenever I've interacted with them - a top notch team!

July 22, 2023

5

Wonderful thanks for taking care of me

July 17, 2023

5

Best... .felt like family.

July 16, 2023

5

All the staff were great,excellent customer service, doctor and nurse practitioner were wonderful,very explanatory up to the point, and answer all my questions to the every detail and very happy with the visit. I will definitely keep the doctor. Thank you.

July 12, 2023

5

What a great Staff. Thank You everyone.

July 9, 2023

5

I am so impressed with schedulers, staff, PA, nurses, doctors and all I have come in contact with. I have switched my care from Piedmont to Wellstar

July 8, 2023

5

Very good experience!

July 3, 2023

5

Virtual appointment was extremely difficuktvon my 82 yr old father. We got on line early as recommended. Physician was running behind schedule. That was understandable however trying to stay put for prolonged time was difficult on elderly. He had to go to bathroom more than once due to diruretic. He could not see well on camera, could not hear esp. Because there was an echo when we spoke. Took total time of > 2hrs and not condusive for asking questions. He just gave up. Did not save time by not having to get ready and drive to office. Would gave preferred tyoed conversation on My Chart or a regular phone call. Will not do virtual appt. For him in future. No problem with Physician only technology not conducive for >90 yr. Old.

July 2, 2023

5

Dr. Luu is Great and has a Great staff too!

July 1, 2023

5

Dr. Luu and her staff are phenomenal!! From the front desk to check out was a great experience.

June 28, 2023

5

It was a good reassuring conversation. Much appreciated. Thankfully my wife is computer savvy in knowing how to virtually connect. I'd been lost on my own. However, instructions were well presented ahead of time. Really liked Dr Luu.

June 18, 2023

5

Dr.Luu will listen to you and friendly. She will give you more information. And as well her assistant Stacy Lee, friendly and will listen to you.

June 13, 2023

5

Dr Luu is Fantastic

June 12, 2023

5

Thank you for my life Dr Luu!

May 29, 2023

5

Sure beats driving and coming in to office

May 28, 2023

5

Excellent care.

May 28, 2023

5

Excellent

May 21, 2023

5

Very nice and knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable.

May 13, 2023

5

Very professional.

April 30, 2023

5

I was so pleased with Dr. Luu, she really explain to me and made it clear to me about what my problem with my aneurysm is and it was just it was such a so good. I had not had this explain to me like she did and she is a wonderful doctor. Thank you.

April 30, 2023

4

Foods not any good and get... dismissal is taking too long.

September 13, 2023

4

I waited for 75 minutes past my appointment time. Very unacceptable

August 9, 2023

4

Foods not any good and get... dismissal is taking too long.

September 13, 2023

4

I waited for 75 minutes past my appointment time. Very unacceptable

August 9, 2023

5

I have 100. Percent Confidence in this doctor

September 9, 2023

5

Dr.Luu was every good put mind at ease and was able to answer my concerns in a way I was able understand. I have full trust in her. She never rush the appointment. She gave me her main concern and attention. VERY PLEASE.

September 5, 2023

5

Very knowledgeable about my condition

August 16, 2023

5

the teleconference was very beneficial. I did not require a physical exam so there was no need to make an office visit, which right now with my limited mobility is difficult. Dr. Luu was able to communicate to me the information that I needed to know, and was attentive to what I had to say.

August 13, 2023

5

Very professional but caring.

August 11, 2023

5

Waited in waiting room for almost an hour and then another 20-30 for doctor once in exam room.

August 10, 2023

5

Very polite to the point and explained treatment very well

August 3, 2023

5

Can't say enough the whole Wellstar system has been great

July 23, 2023

5

The cardiac team at Kennestone has been very helpful, informative and attentive whenever I've interacted with them - a top notch team!

July 22, 2023

5

Wonderful thanks for taking care of me

July 17, 2023

5

Best... .felt like family.

July 16, 2023

5

All the staff were great,excellent customer service, doctor and nurse practitioner were wonderful,very explanatory up to the point, and answer all my questions to the every detail and very happy with the visit. I will definitely keep the doctor. Thank you.

July 12, 2023

5

What a great Staff. Thank You everyone.

July 9, 2023

5

I am so impressed with schedulers, staff, PA, nurses, doctors and all I have come in contact with. I have switched my care from Piedmont to Wellstar

July 8, 2023

5

Very good experience!

July 3, 2023

5

Virtual appointment was extremely difficuktvon my 82 yr old father. We got on line early as recommended. Physician was running behind schedule. That was understandable however trying to stay put for prolonged time was difficult on elderly. He had to go to bathroom more than once due to diruretic. He could not see well on camera, could not hear esp. Because there was an echo when we spoke. Took total time of > 2hrs and not condusive for asking questions. He just gave up. Did not save time by not having to get ready and drive to office. Would gave preferred tyoed conversation on My Chart or a regular phone call. Will not do virtual appt. For him in future. No problem with Physician only technology not conducive for >90 yr. Old.

July 2, 2023

5

Dr. Luu is Great and has a Great staff too!

July 1, 2023

5

Dr. Luu and her staff are phenomenal!! From the front desk to check out was a great experience.

June 28, 2023

5

It was a good reassuring conversation. Much appreciated. Thankfully my wife is computer savvy in knowing how to virtually connect. I'd been lost on my own. However, instructions were well presented ahead of time. Really liked Dr Luu.

June 18, 2023

5

Dr.Luu will listen to you and friendly. She will give you more information. And as well her assistant Stacy Lee, friendly and will listen to you.

June 13, 2023

5

Dr Luu is Fantastic

June 12, 2023

5

Thank you for my life Dr Luu!

May 29, 2023

5

Sure beats driving and coming in to office

May 28, 2023

5

Excellent care.

May 28, 2023

5

Excellent

May 21, 2023

5

Very nice and knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable.

May 13, 2023

5

Very professional.

April 30, 2023

5

I was so pleased with Dr. Luu, she really explain to me and made it clear to me about what my problem with my aneurysm is and it was just it was such a so good. I had not had this explain to me like she did and she is a wonderful doctor. Thank you.

April 30, 2023

4

Foods not any good and get... dismissal is taking too long.

September 13, 2023

5

I have 100. Percent Confidence in this doctor

September 9, 2023

5

Dr.Luu was every good put mind at ease and was able to answer my concerns in a way I was able understand. I have full trust in her. She never rush the appointment. She gave me her main concern and attention. VERY PLEASE.

September 5, 2023

5

Very knowledgeable about my condition

August 16, 2023

5

the teleconference was very beneficial. I did not require a physical exam so there was no need to make an office visit, which right now with my limited mobility is difficult. Dr. Luu was able to communicate to me the information that I needed to know, and was attentive to what I had to say.

August 13, 2023

5

Very professional but caring.

August 11, 2023

5

Waited in waiting room for almost an hour and then another 20-30 for doctor once in exam room.

August 10, 2023

4

I waited for 75 minutes past my appointment time. Very unacceptable

August 9, 2023

5

Very polite to the point and explained treatment very well

August 3, 2023

5

Can't say enough the whole Wellstar system has been great

July 23, 2023

5

The cardiac team at Kennestone has been very helpful, informative and attentive whenever I've interacted with them - a top notch team!

July 22, 2023

5

Wonderful thanks for taking care of me

July 17, 2023

5

Best... .felt like family.

July 16, 2023

5

All the staff were great,excellent customer service, doctor and nurse practitioner were wonderful,very explanatory up to the point, and answer all my questions to the every detail and very happy with the visit. I will definitely keep the doctor. Thank you.

July 12, 2023

5

What a great Staff. Thank You everyone.

July 9, 2023

5

I am so impressed with schedulers, staff, PA, nurses, doctors and all I have come in contact with. I have switched my care from Piedmont to Wellstar

July 8, 2023

5

Very good experience!

July 3, 2023

5

Virtual appointment was extremely difficuktvon my 82 yr old father. We got on line early as recommended. Physician was running behind schedule. That was understandable however trying to stay put for prolonged time was difficult on elderly. He had to go to bathroom more than once due to diruretic. He could not see well on camera, could not hear esp. Because there was an echo when we spoke. Took total time of > 2hrs and not condusive for asking questions. He just gave up. Did not save time by not having to get ready and drive to office. Would gave preferred tyoed conversation on My Chart or a regular phone call. Will not do virtual appt. For him in future. No problem with Physician only technology not conducive for >90 yr. Old.

July 2, 2023

5

Dr. Luu is Great and has a Great staff too!

July 1, 2023

5

Dr. Luu and her staff are phenomenal!! From the front desk to check out was a great experience.

June 28, 2023

5

It was a good reassuring conversation. Much appreciated. Thankfully my wife is computer savvy in knowing how to virtually connect. I'd been lost on my own. However, instructions were well presented ahead of time. Really liked Dr Luu.

June 18, 2023

5

Dr.Luu will listen to you and friendly. She will give you more information. And as well her assistant Stacy Lee, friendly and will listen to you.

June 13, 2023

5

Dr Luu is Fantastic

June 12, 2023

5

Thank you for my life Dr Luu!

May 29, 2023

5

Sure beats driving and coming in to office

May 28, 2023

5

Excellent care.

May 28, 2023

5

Excellent

May 21, 2023

5

Very nice and knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable.

May 13, 2023

5

I was so pleased with Dr. Luu, she really explain to me and made it clear to me about what my problem with my aneurysm is and it was just it was such a so good. I had not had this explain to me like she did and she is a wonderful doctor. Thank you.

April 30, 2023

5

Very professional.

April 30, 2023

5

Very professional.

April 30, 2023

5

I was so pleased with Dr. Luu, she really explain to me and made it clear to me about what my problem with my aneurysm is and it was just it was such a so good. I had not had this explain to me like she did and she is a wonderful doctor. Thank you.

April 30, 2023

5

Very nice and knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable.

May 13, 2023

5

Excellent

May 21, 2023

5

Excellent care.

May 28, 2023

5

Sure beats driving and coming in to office

May 28, 2023

5

Thank you for my life Dr Luu!

May 29, 2023

5

Dr Luu is Fantastic

June 12, 2023

5

Dr.Luu will listen to you and friendly. She will give you more information. And as well her assistant Stacy Lee, friendly and will listen to you.

June 13, 2023

5

It was a good reassuring conversation. Much appreciated. Thankfully my wife is computer savvy in knowing how to virtually connect. I'd been lost on my own. However, instructions were well presented ahead of time. Really liked Dr Luu.

June 18, 2023

5

Dr. Luu and her staff are phenomenal!! From the front desk to check out was a great experience.

June 28, 2023

5

Dr. Luu is Great and has a Great staff too!

July 1, 2023

5

Virtual appointment was extremely difficuktvon my 82 yr old father. We got on line early as recommended. Physician was running behind schedule. That was understandable however trying to stay put for prolonged time was difficult on elderly. He had to go to bathroom more than once due to diruretic. He could not see well on camera, could not hear esp. Because there was an echo when we spoke. Took total time of > 2hrs and not condusive for asking questions. He just gave up. Did not save time by not having to get ready and drive to office. Would gave preferred tyoed conversation on My Chart or a regular phone call. Will not do virtual appt. For him in future. No problem with Physician only technology not conducive for >90 yr. Old.

July 2, 2023

5

Very good experience!

July 3, 2023

5

I am so impressed with schedulers, staff, PA, nurses, doctors and all I have come in contact with. I have switched my care from Piedmont to Wellstar

July 8, 2023

5

What a great Staff. Thank You everyone.

July 9, 2023

5

All the staff were great,excellent customer service, doctor and nurse practitioner were wonderful,very explanatory up to the point, and answer all my questions to the every detail and very happy with the visit. I will definitely keep the doctor. Thank you.

July 12, 2023

5

Best... .felt like family.

July 16, 2023

5

Wonderful thanks for taking care of me

July 17, 2023

5

The cardiac team at Kennestone has been very helpful, informative and attentive whenever I've interacted with them - a top notch team!

July 22, 2023

5

Can't say enough the whole Wellstar system has been great

July 23, 2023

5

Very polite to the point and explained treatment very well

August 3, 2023

4

I waited for 75 minutes past my appointment time. Very unacceptable

August 9, 2023

5

Waited in waiting room for almost an hour and then another 20-30 for doctor once in exam room.

August 10, 2023

5

Very professional but caring.

August 11, 2023

5

the teleconference was very beneficial. I did not require a physical exam so there was no need to make an office visit, which right now with my limited mobility is difficult. Dr. Luu was able to communicate to me the information that I needed to know, and was attentive to what I had to say.

August 13, 2023

5

Very knowledgeable about my condition

August 16, 2023

5

Dr.Luu was every good put mind at ease and was able to answer my concerns in a way I was able understand. I have full trust in her. She never rush the appointment. She gave me her main concern and attention. VERY PLEASE.

September 5, 2023

5

I have 100. Percent Confidence in this doctor

September 9, 2023

4

Foods not any good and get... dismissal is taking too long.

September 13, 2023

Publications and Articles


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Top Marks for Heart Care at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Recognitions highlights care is amongst best in the nation.

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center recently received two major commendations highlighting the high level of heart care continuously provided to patients—putting Wellstar Kennstone among the top hospitals in the nation. The Marietta-based heart care program received:

  • A distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This is the highest category of quality, placing Wellstar Kennestone among the best programs for heart bypass surgery in the U.S. and Canada. 
  • The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification, which means Wellstar Kennestone is the only hospital in Georgia to raise its total cardiac program to the elite level. 

“This community is where we live, and when we care for our patients, we’re caring for our neighbors and friends—that’s why pursuing excellence is such a high priority,” said Steve Cermak, executive director of Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care & Hospital Operations at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. “We feel it’s our duty to provide the highest level of care possible.”

Read the full article
Published on: July 2023
Heart with ECG waves

Keeping Hearts Beating with Innovative LVAD Technology

Wellstar’s expert cardiac care specialists partner with patients at every step, from preventative care to high-tech treatments and supportive life-changing advice. 

For Mike Clements, the innovative care he received at Wellstar has empowered him to meet his goals and be there for life’s special moments — including walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding and meeting his first grandchild.

Life-saving LVAD implants 

In October 2020, Mike received a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implant to support his heart. An LVAD is a battery-powered pump that is surgically implanted and does the job of the heart, pumping blood throughout the body. The external rechargeable battery pack can provide up to 17 hours of power, and most patients with LVAD implants are able to return to work and other routine activities. 

For patients whose hearts cannot effectively pump blood on their own, an LVAD is life-saving technology. The device can either keep the patient healthy until they can receive a transplant or serve as an alternative to a heart transplant.

Your Wellstar cardiologist or heart failure specialist can help you determine if an LVAD is the right option for your heart care.

Mike’s decades-long Wellstar partnership

Mike has been a Wellstar patient for decades, beginning when he began experiencing heart issues and was referred to Dr. David Caras for a consultation. As a Wellstar heart patient, he was ready to receive life-saving care right when he needed it, years later.

After Mike received his LVAD implant, an interdisciplinary team of Wellstar providers helped him recover. After Dr. Richard Myung and Dr. Theresa Luu performed the surgery, he spent three weeks in inpatient rehabilitation at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, guided by an expert team who helped him adjust to life with the implant.

Mike had been on vasopressors to elevate his blood pressure, and when he lost circulation in his toes and developed gangrene, Wellstar Podiatrist Dr. Ashish Kapila performed an amputation of the toes to control the infection, which could have been particularly dangerous with the LVAD. 

And when Mike was determined to walk his daughter down the aisle for her June 2021 wedding, Wellstar helped make it happen. He began cardiac rehabilitation and physical therapy at Wellstar Vinings Health Park. He knew the aisle at the church was 40 feet long, so his physical therapy team measured the distance and practiced with him. 

In June, he was able to walk with his daughter at her wedding, with the support of his LVAD implant keeping his heart beating with every step. Then in August, he was able to enjoy another family milestone — the birth of his first grandchild.

Mike said Wellstar made his care personal and helped him feel supported on his heart health journey. The LVAD coordinators and nursing team in the critical care unit and cardiovascular ICU and on the blue floor at Kennestone became like family as he began his life with the LVAD, Mike said.

“I can’t say enough great things about Wellstar Health System. They truly deliver ‘PeopleCare,’ from the physicians to the clinical staff to the maintenance team that cleans the rooms,” Mike said. “Rather than taking a cookie-cutter approach, they take the time to know me and my healthcare needs and coordinate care seamlessly. I feel like we’re a team in this journey together.”

Patient Mike Clements walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding

Mike walking his daughter down the aisle

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Published on: September 2021
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Theresa Luu, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2008
Rating
4.8
www.wellstar.org/physicians/theresa-luu-md
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery , Thoracic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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English and Vietnamese
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Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
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