Overview
Alex Lu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri.
His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Stem Cancer, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex Y. Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Y. Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex Y. Lu by calling their office at 314-362-8200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex Y. Lu a top-rated expert for Arteriovenous Malformation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex Y. Lu is classified as an Experienced expert for Arteriovenous Malformation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex Y. Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Alex Y. Lu is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Brain Stem Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alex Y. Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex Y. Lu has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arteriovenous Malformation. You can view a list of Dr. Alex Y. Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex Y. Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex Y. Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-362-8200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
- Fractured SpineDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- HemangiomaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- LaminectomyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- SeizuresDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spinal TumorDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- StrokeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.