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Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD
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Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA.
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Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Irvine, CA
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20 years of experience
Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA.

About

Dr. Lu graduated from University of California at San Diego in 2004 and completed a residency at University Of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute.Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Lu currently practices at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and are affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Lu has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Dry Eyes and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lu received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 987 times. Dr. Lu's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lu also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Lu is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Dry Eyes
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Visual Field Defects
Dry Eyes
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Visual Field Defects
Dry Eyes
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eyelid Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract with Neovascularization
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Scleromalacia Perforans
Shingles
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Staphyloma Posticum
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
  • Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Medica Choice
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 824-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 UCI Health Eye Care Services
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 824-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lu
4.8
Based on 987 Reviews
5 Stars (912)
4 Stars (42)
3 Stars (7)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (25)

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Patient Reviews
May 17, 2024
Dr. Stephanie Lu, is someone I respect and trust. She is very good at what she does, and feel very comfortable with her. I have been seeing her for 10 years. The whole UCI system is top notch, beginning with doctors and fantastic facility. Everyone there is knowledgeable and helpful.
— May 17, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California, San Diego Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    2008
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lu's profile.

Dr. Lu frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Dry Eyes and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Stephanie Lu, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA