Michael C Lu, MD

Throughout my pregnancy I found Dr. Lu to be patient, caring, and extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He is calm, yet honest, and he is always willing to take as much time as is necessary to answer all your questions. I could not have asked for a better doctor or for better care.

I just saw the previous bad review and I want to start off by saying I am not writing a fake positive review. My experience with Dr. Lu has been very positive and I wanted to share it.
I started seeing Dr. Lu about two years ago, first for preconception care (there were risks due to my medical history) and then throughout my pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Lu sent me to the lab to have several blood tests done before getting pregnant, and referred me to other specialists in order to make sure all the precautions were taken during my (future) pregnancy. He also gave us a copy of his book, which was useful and helped me get a good, healthier start while trying to get pregnant.
His practice is definitely busy and it was sometimes difficult to make an appointment in the beginning, but as soon as I got pregnant it was not a problem anymore. Because it was a high risk pregnancy I went to his office more often than normal and I have been extremely satisfied with the care I received. He always asked if I had any more questions and made sure they were answered and that I understood everything. His office staff was always on top of things when it came to requesting insurance authorization numbers (I never had to ask, they requested them automatically), which was really nice. I felt that I was in good hands throughout my pregnancy as Dr. Lu did not hesitate to contact colleagues in other specialties when he needed their opinion. He was also always helpful when I had questions outside of office visits and promptly got back to me several times.
My baby ended up having to be born one month early and I was in the hospital for observation for a couple of days the week before that. I was very impressed and pleased when Dr. Lu called me while I was in the hospital to make sure I knew what was going on and what the next steps were going to be. Dr. Lu performed the C-​section and delivered my baby even though it was on a Saturday. The surgery and recovery went very well. He also stopped by my hospital room before I returned home with my baby to make sure everything was ok. He was also very helpful postpartum when my insurance denied coverage of my birth control (the only one safe for me to take) and he wrote a letter to appeal the decision (and it was successful).
In summary, I only have positive things to say about Dr. Lu. In my opinion, he clearly cares about his patients and does more than «just» his job. I will continue seeing him and will not hesitate to go back to him for the next pregnancy.

Because of my wife’s complicated medical history, we were recommended to Dr Lu when we tried to have our first child. Although my heart goes out to the couple who had such a terrible experience, our experience could not have been any different. Not only was Dr Lu fully competent, but he was attentive beyond any physician I’ve ever worked with, even replying to emails on weekends.
Our pre-​pregnancy care was — as expected — quite complicated, but last year, this led to an equally complicated pregnancy. Dr. Lu was with us every step of the way. As the due date approached, he was concerned about the baby, so he enlisted the assistance of another doctor (a high risk specialist who was also fantastic). In the end we had two great doctors watching over us.
In April Dr Lu delivered (personally) our wonderful baby girl, a month early but healthy. So anyone who thinks this is a «fake review» should contact me through Unilocal and I’ll be happy to send them a photo of my daughter. I am rarely moved to write a Unilocal review, but in this case, I had to speak out on behalf of a wonderful doctor. We are planning to have another baby, and we would not hesitate to work with him again.

I was referred to Dr. Lu after a miscarriage and subsequent difficulty becoming pregnant. Needless to say, this was a difficult time for my husband and I; but did we ever find the best doctor to help us through this emotionally rough time. Dr Lu is truly kind, caring, knowledgeable, and capable. I have heard that he is a Doctor’s Doctor and I can see why. To help us, he performed many tests to make sure nothing major was wrong and gave me a free copy of his book that was a great guide to become healthier in preparation for my pregnancy. After I became pregnant, he gave me the best prenatal care imaginable. Although he has a very busy clinic, I never felt he was in a hurry to leave the room. At every visit, he listened to me patiently and addressed all my questions and concerns, spending as much time as needed. That’s the reason there is usually a longer than usual wait to see him, but it is totally worth it. The wait time is such a small price to get the best care available anywhere and have a doctor that gives every patient the time and attention they need. Dr. Lu usually comes in for his patients’ deliveries as he did for mine, although it was on a weekend and he was not on call! The doctor– patient relationship is sacred and having a doctor who you can trust for your life and your baby’s life is priceless. Thanks to Dr. Lu’s expert hands, I have a healthy and happy baby boy who turned 4 months old last week. If you want the best, seek no further.

I have seen Dr. Lu as my OB GYN for almost 10 years. I read a poor review below and was shocked. «you’re thinking ours is just one bad review» — Yes, I absolutely am thinking that. I mean, it is also the only one. I think that the other shining reviews speak volumes about what an amazing physician Dr. Lu is. I have been a member of Unilocal for two years, but I have not felt the need to post a review until now, because Dr. Lu is a fabulous doctor.
I actually started going to Dr. Lu when I was unhappy with my previous two physicians. The level of care and time he spent going over my history and a course of action for the treatment that I was going to receive from him were thorough to say the least. He always made sure that I didn’t leave until all of my questions were answered and I felt comfortable with those answers. The treatment I received was wonderful.
When I found out I was pregnant last year Dr. Lu was there to answer any question I might have around the clock. I have always been impressed with his care and compassion, as well as thoroughly trust his skill as a physician. He follows up, checks in, and has never once forgotten who I was in a shuffle of patients.
I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience, but hopefully my 10 years of stellar care from Dr. Lu helps you understand what a gem of a doctor he is.

I almost didn’t go to this doctor b/​c of above review and I am so glad i went ahead with my appointment. Dr. Lu spent a solid hour with me and was very sympathetic to my concerns. He reviewed everything and I feel completly confident with him as my doctor. I think any women would be lucky to have Dr Lu as their doctor.