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Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD
4.8 (870 Ratings)
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Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Irvine, CA
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20 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD works in Irvine, CA as an Ophthalmology Specialist and has 20 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of California at San Diego in 2004. Dr. Lu completed a residency at University Of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. Dr. Lu has has worked on more claims relating to Diabetic Retinopathy, Visual Field Defects and Age-Related Macular Degeneration than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Lu has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 870 times. They are affiliated with UCI Medical Center. Their office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Lu also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Lu practices at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine, CA and has additional offices in Orange, CA.

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 UCI Health Eye Care Services
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lu
4.8
Based on 870 Reviews
5 Stars (803)
4 Stars (37)
3 Stars (6)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (23)

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Feb 29, 2024
I count Dr Lu as one of the blessings in my life for her treatment of my Macular Degeneration.
— Feb 29, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California, San Diego Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    2008
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Lu accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Lu accepts here.

Dr. Lu frequently sees patients for Diabetic Retinopathy, Visual Field Defects and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Yes, Dr. Lu speaks Mandarin. See Dr. Lu's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Lu has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 870 times.

Dr. Lu is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Lu has been practicing as an Ophthalmology Specialist for 20 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • UCI Medical Center

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