Overview
Shelly Lu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 40 years.
Dr. Lu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Colorectal Cancer, and Liver Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 144 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
8723 Alden Dr Ste 290, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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. Shelly Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shelly Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shelly Lu by calling their office at 310-423-2811. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shelly Lu a top-rated expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shelly Lu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, 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. Shelly Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Shelly Lu is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Shelly Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shelly Lu has published 144 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Shelly Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shelly Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Shelly Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-2811 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
- Distinguished
- Liver CancerDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Advanced
- CirrhosisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- CholestasisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.