Overview
Yifan Lu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Lu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 91 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yifan Lu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yifan Lu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yifan Lu by calling their office at 617-573-3288. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yifan Lu a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yifan Lu is classified as an Advanced expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Yifan Lu specialize in?
While Dr. Yifan Lu is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Yifan Lu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yifan Lu has published 91 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Yifan Lu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yifan Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yifan Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-573-3288 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
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- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Lu isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Experienced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada DiseaseDr. Lu isExperienced. Learn about Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome