Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
Regents Of The University Of California
1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, 
Santa Monica, CA 

Overview

Daniel Lu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Lu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO

Locations

Regents of the University of California
1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Other Locations
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
300 Stein Plz Ste 420, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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. Daniel Lu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Lu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel Lu by calling their office at 310-319-3475. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Daniel Lu a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel Lu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Daniel Lu specialize in?

While Dr. Daniel Lu is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Cervical Myelopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Daniel Lu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Daniel Lu has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Daniel Lu accept my insurance?

Dr. Daniel Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-319-3475 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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