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Dr. Dena Gu, MD

Dr. Dena Gu, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Dena Gu, MD is a general surgeon in Modesto, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

4601 Dale Rd Modesto, CA 95356

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Dr. Gu's Reviews

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3.0
4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Great doc!
She was punctual, friendly and informative. I enjoyed chit chatting with her during the procedure (local anesthetic only). She answered all of my questions and my procedure was as positive an experience as a procedure can be.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 20, 2024
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Shouldn’t be in healthcare!!
This surgeon saw my mom in the emergency room. My mom who has cancer and is doing chemo came in with vomiting and dehydration. This surgeon knows nothing about my mom and her cancer fight and had the nerve to come in and talk to her about the end of her life!!!! And asked her if she would rather go home and be comfortable with family than to be sick with chemo!! We also heard her talking about how chemo doesn’t work outside the room. My mom has beat this cancer because of chemo and will do it again. This surgeon should be fired! How dare her think it’s her place to give wrong information or even bring up something she knows nothing about!! Disgusting human!! My mom’s mental health is horrible today after what this surgeon said and she’s 100 percent wrong!! She needs to be fired.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Disgusting and out of line! – Oct 31, 2023
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Dr. Dena Gu, MD is a general surgeon in Modesto, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center.

  • General Surgery

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  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Foundation Hospital4601 Dale Rd Modesto, CA 95356
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center

    1777 W Yosemite Ave
    Manteca, CA 95337
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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