Overview
Xuong Lu is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lu is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2589 Boyce Plaza Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
100 Stoops Dr, Monongahela, PA 15063
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.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
David Binion, MD, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease gastroenterology and gastrointestinal transplant surgery and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Binion is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of Gastroenterology
David Whitcomb, MD, PhD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Whitcomb completed his fellowship and residencies at the Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Whitcomb is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Xuong Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Xuong Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Xuong Lu by calling their office at 412-232-8104. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Xuong Lu a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Xuong Lu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Xuong Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Xuong Lu is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Xuong Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Xuong Lu has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Xuong Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Xuong Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Xuong Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-232-8104 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
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Lu isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Advanced
- Angiodysplasia of the Colon
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Benign Esophageal Stricture
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.