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 Microdiscectomy.
Dr. Lu is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
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.
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. James Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James 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 Lu a top-rated expert for Herniated Disk?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James 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 Lu specialize in?
While Dr. James 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 Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Lu has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Herniated Disk. You can view a list of Dr. James Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. James 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
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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- Herniated DiskDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- LaminectomyDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- SciaticaDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
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- ApoplexyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.