Overview
Richard Lu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Lu is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Endoscopy, and Fasciotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
2000 Medical Pkwy Ste 600, Annapolis, MD 21401
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. Richard Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Lu by calling their office at 409-772-1369. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Lu a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Lu is classified as an Elite expert for Hernia, 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. Richard Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Lu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Femoral Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Lu has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-772-1369 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
- Elite
- HerniaDr. Lu isElite. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Femoral HerniaDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FasciotomyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.