James J. Lu
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. James J. Lu

Neurosurgery
12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, 
Bridgeton, MO 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
5
conditions
12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, 
Bridgeton, MO 

Overview

Dr. Lu, specializing in spinal surgery, is with the SSM Health Neurosciences at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis and at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. He received a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He also completed a spinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Spine Institute. Dr. Lu is trained to diagnose and treat disorders involving the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull, and spinal column.

Dr. Lu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

Dr. Lu is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Neurological Surgery . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MO

Board Certifications

Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board Of Registration
Drug Enforcement Administration
American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Ohio

Hospital Affiliations

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis
Ssm St Joseph Health Center
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

SSM Health Neurosciences
12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, Bridgeton, MO 63044

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James J. Lu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James J. Lu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James J. Lu by calling their office at 314-738-2770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James J. Lu a top-rated expert for Herniated Disk?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James J. Lu is classified as an Advanced expert for Herniated Disk, 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. James J. Lu specialize in?

While Dr. James J. Lu is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Herniated Disk, Sciatica, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. James J. Lu accept my insurance?

Dr. James J. Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-738-2770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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