
Overview
A board-certified neurologist, Dr. Lu graduated from Nantong Medical College and completed his neurology residency at Saint Louis University. He also earned a PhD in neuroscience and served as a faculty member at Duke University Eye Center and as a post-doctoral fellow at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Lu has published more than a dozen peer-reviewed papers in international journals and has presented his research at numerous national and international meetings, including the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting. His research encompasses the pathological mechanism and therapeutic targets of Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dementia, seizure, tremor, neuromuscular disorder, neurodegeneration, neuroregeneration and retinal degeneration. He treats patients with a variety of neurological conditions such as headache, seizure, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia, dementia, myopathy, neuropathy, stroke, back pain, neck pain, confusion, numbness and weakness. He has a special interest in managing and using Botox® injections for headache, movement disorders, spasticity, as well as interpreting EMG, NCV, EEG. Dr. Lu treats patients 18 years of age and older.
Dr. Lu is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Spasticity, and Migraine.
Dr. Lu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology (2012). Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
Washington University
David Gutmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gutmann is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Optic Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Glioma. Dr. Gutmann is currently accepting new patients.
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Renee Shellhaas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shellhaas is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Seizures. Dr. Shellhaas is currently accepting new patients.
Washington University School Of Medicine
Milan Chheda is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chheda is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Chheda is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Xinrong Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Xinrong Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Xinrong 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. Xinrong Lu a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Xinrong Lu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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. Xinrong Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Xinrong Lu is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Memory Loss, and Spasticity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Xinrong Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Xinrong 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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- Distinguished
- Memory LossDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- SeizuresDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- SpasticityDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Spasticity.
- Advanced
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- EpilepsyDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Essential TremorDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
- HeadacheDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Headache.
- HemiplegiaDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
- HydrocephalusDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MigraineDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- Movement DisordersDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- NeuralgiaDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- StrokeDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AthetosisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- ConcussionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- Conversion DisorderDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Developmental Reading DisorderDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Reading Disorder.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- FaintingDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope
- Focal DystoniaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Foot DropDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- L1 SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about L1 Syndrome.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- OpisthotonosDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Post-Traumatic EpilepsyDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Epilepsy.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- SciaticaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 3ADr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 4Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 5ADr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- StrabismusDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Susac SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Susac Syndrome.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Troyer SyndromeDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- VertigoDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.