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Dr. Julia Tchou, MD

Dr. Julia Tchou, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Julia Tchou, MD is a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chester County Hospital and Pennsylvania Hospital.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

3400 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104

Make an Appointment

(215) 615-5858

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tchou is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tchou specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tchou's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tchou

4.6
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
91%
91%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
9%
9%

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Treated like a human being!
I initially went to Dr. Tchou for a second opinion on my breast cancer diagnosis. I just immediately trusted her, respected her and appreciated her kindness and care. I transferred my healthcare to Penn Medicine because of her and her staff. Penn Medicine found additional findings on my MRI that MLH didn’t find. I also had a genetic mutation (testing that Dr. Tchou expedited for me) that informed our decision. The course of treatment was a double mastectomy. Any time I had a question or concern, Dr. Tchou and her staff responded so quickly and thoroughly and kindly. She goes ABOVE and BEYOND. I am really glad that she was my breast cancer surgeon – even just emotionally supportive. When I was having problems with my left breast post surgery (plastic surgery issue), she fit me into her busy schedule and gave me information about what was going on. This information allowed me to move forward in getting healthy and moving beyond breast cancer. You will be treated like a human being by Dr.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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KBurton – Mar 12, 2022
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Love Dr. Tchou. When diagnosed with breast cancer m; I searched for the Greatest Doctor in the field. Number One Top Doc, kind, compassionate and understanding, Beyond Brilliant. Dr. Tchou SAVED my Life. I will forever be so grateful for her brilliance, knowledge, kindness and heart of gold. Thank you will never be “Enough.” Forever my hero. Thank you for my second half of life. I promise to make the best of it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2019
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She misdiagnosed me. She doesn't listen and ignored my 30+ year history of fibrocystic breasts. She admitted she didn't review the outside films that I brought in. She ordered new tests and then said the results don't matter. She left on vacation after our first visit and didn't return until the weekend before surgery. She had me sign off on additional surgery just a few minutes before the scheduled surgery- I was already, on the gurney, etc. Then she did even more unauthorized surgery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Jo Ann Baggerly in Bensalem, PA – Jul 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Julia Tchou, MD is a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chester County Hospital and Pennsylvania Hospital.

  • General Surgery

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania3400 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Practice

University of Pennsylvania3400 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19104
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St
    West Chester, PA 19380
    Recipient of 44
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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