Stephanie Y. Lu
Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu

Ophthalmology
850 Health Sciences Road, 
Irvine, CA 
Expertise in
9
conditions
850 Health Sciences Road, 
Irvine, CA 

Overview

Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in retinal disorders and retinal and vitreous surgery. Her clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membrane, macular holes and retinal detachment.She earned her medical degree at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medicine at UC San Diego Medical Center followed by a residency in ophthalmology at UCI Medical Center.Lu's research interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and macular dystrophy. She is the author or co-author of numerous peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Lu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

Dr. Lu is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of California|San Diego

Residency

UC Irvine Medical Center - Ophthalmology

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Fellowships

UCI- Department of Ophthalmology - Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange
Providence St. Jude Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2017-2023

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
Other Locations
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
UCI Health - Brea Outpatient Center
380 West Central Avenue, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
UC Irvine Family Health Center - Santa Ana
800 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

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.

Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu by calling their office at 949-824-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Stephanie Y. Lu specialize in?

While Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu accept my insurance?

Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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