Overview
Charles Lu is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Lu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 91 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus
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Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus
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Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Clearwater
Dr. Joshua Rovin is board certified in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, as well as general surgery. He has extensive experience in valve repair, open and endovascular aortic surgery, valve sparing aortic root reconstruction, mitral valve treatment, minimally invasive surgery and TAVR and mitralclip repairs.', 'Dr. Rovin earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He then completed a general surgery residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesvill, Virginia. He continued his medical education by completing fellowships from the University of Virginia Medical Center in adhesion signaling in tumor progression and cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.', 'Dr. Rovin is Director of Transcatheter and Aortic Valve Therapies, as well as Director of the Center for Advanced Valve and Structural Heart Care at Morton Plant Hospital. The Center was established in 2012 as the first multidisciplinary center of its kind in the region, designed to provide customized treatment options for patients with complex heart valve disease. Its panel of cardiac experts is dedicated to providing the highest quality and latest advancements in structural heart care. Dr. Rovin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Rovin is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and AB Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Rovin is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles S. Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles S. Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles S. Lu by calling their office at 813-701-9223. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles S. Lu a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles S. Lu is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Charles S. Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Charles S. Lu is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Charles S. Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles S. Lu has published 91 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Charles S. Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles S. Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles S. Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-701-9223 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Lung CancerDr. Lu isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Experienced
- MesotheliomaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum
- ThyroidectomyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.