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Dr. Lawrence Sue, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sue, Trauma Surgeon in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Lawrence Sue, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sue graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, General Surgery. Dr. Sue is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sue’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sue’s office at (559) 459-3700.

    Where did Dr. Sue go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

    Is Dr. Sue board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Sue, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Sue speak?

    Dr. Sue and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Sue typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Sue diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sue. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Sue typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Sue performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sue. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial

    Does Dr. Sue accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sue accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 459-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sue accept in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Sue in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sue's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Sue's Primary Practice

    2823 Fresno St

    Fresno, CA 93721

    (559) 459-3700

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    Dr. Lawrence Sue's Practice 2

    255 N Herwaldt Dr

    Fresno, CA 93701

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    Dr. Lawrence Sue's Practice 3

    15 E Audubon Dr

    Fresno, CA 93720

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    What is Dr. Sue's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538279765.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sue?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sue

    What is Dr. Lawrence Sue's specialty?

    Dr. Sue is a Trauma Surgeon near Fresno, CA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Lawrence Sue affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sue is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca, Kaweah Health Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Lawrence Sue accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Sue is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawrence Sue offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sue's office at (559) 459-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Sue?

    Please contact Dr. Sue's office at (559) 459-3700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sue's office located?

    Dr. Sue's office is located in Fresno, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Sue have?

    Dr. Lawrence Sue is certified by the American Board of Surgery.