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Dr. Daniel Lu, MD

Dr. Daniel Lu, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Lu, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100 Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Lu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lu

3.8

47 ratings, 30 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
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1 person found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mai – Aug 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Fear of Retaliation Name Withheld – Jul 02, 2023
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What could be improved
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3 people found this helpful
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Robert Hanrahan – Sep 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kelly – Mar 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Stacy – Jan 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Katharine Wood – Sep 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrew Safavi – Sep 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark Marshall - Los Angeles – Aug 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
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ROZm – Oct 31, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jack F. – Oct 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Bill and Gail Z – Sep 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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terri in los angeles – May 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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b.howe in santa monica – Mar 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Warren Perlstein in Chicago, IL – Feb 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Traci Asher in North Hollywood, CA – Feb 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Ave Pildas in Santa Monica CA – Jul 21, 2017
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Dr. Daniel Lu, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Lu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Practice

    Regents of the University of California1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100 Santa Monica, CA 90401
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      • Mon: closed
      • Tue: 8:00am - 12:00pm
      • Wed: closed
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    Practice

    Regents of the University of California5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400 Los Angeles, CA 90045
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