
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.
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Locations
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
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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Dr. Marjan Farid is board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, and the treatment of ocular surface disorders.She performs all types of corneal transplants, including femtosecond laser-enabled lamellar keratoplasty. She also performs limbal stem cell transplants and artificial corneal transplants to treat severe ocular surface disorders.Farid earned her medical degree at UC San Diego, followed by an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at the UCI School of Medicine, where she also received fellowship training in cornea and external disease under the late Dr. Roger Steinert, an international pioneer in refractive laser surgery.Her research focus is on corneal surgery and the use of the femtosecond laser in corneal transplantation. Her work has appeared in many peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Farid is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Farid is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
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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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Advanced
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- NeuroretinitisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- BlepharitisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- DacryoadenitisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EntropionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- GlaucomaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- MeibomianitisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- NearsightednessDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- UveitisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada DiseaseDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)


