Overview
Christine Lu is a Neurologist in San Leandro, California. Dr. Lu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Pseudobulbar Affect, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2500 Merced Street, 2nd Floor, San Leandro, CA 94577
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.
Memory And Aging Center
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Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program
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Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christine Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christine Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christine Lu by calling their office at 510-454-3180. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christine Lu a top-rated expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christine Lu is classified as an Advanced expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis, 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. Christine Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Christine Lu is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Pseudobulbar Affect. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Christine Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christine Lu has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Lateral Sclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Christine Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christine Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Christine Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-454-3180 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
- Advanced
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- CACH SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- CamptocormismDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency
- Conversion DisorderDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- DysarthriaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
