Overview
Edward Lu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Dr. Lu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles.
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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. Edward S. Lu
Is Dr. Edward S. Lu a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward S. Lu is classified as an Advanced expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Edward S. Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Edward S. Lu is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Edward S. Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edward S. Lu has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Edward 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. Edward S. Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Edward S. Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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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- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- GlaucomaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- VitrectomyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Vitrectomy.