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Young Lu, MD
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Back, Spine
Wilmington, Burgaw
4.6
265 Ratings
132 Comments
Dr. Young Lu, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in back, neck, and spine conditions. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Cornell University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY. Following medical school, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.
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4.6
265 Ratings
132 Comments
Dr. Young Lu, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in back, neck, and spine conditions. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Cornell University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY. Following medical school, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.
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Coastal Region: Burgaw - Orthopedics
209 US Highway 117
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Coastal Region: Wilmington - Ashton - Orthopedics
2716 Ashton Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
Wilmington, NC 28412
Coastal Region: Wilmington - Porters Neck - Suite 104 - Urgent Care
Coastal Region: Wilmington - Seagate - Orthopedics
6019 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dr. Young Lu, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in back, neck, and spine conditions. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Cornell University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY. Following medical school, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.
Dr. Lu pursued a spine surgery fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic to further enhance his expertise. During his training, he received numerous awards and honors and has made significant contributions to the field of orthopedics through his research and publications in medical journals. Dr. Lu also participates actively in medical conferences, where he shares his knowledge and insights with fellow professionals.
As a fellowship-trained spine specialist, Dr. Lu provides comprehensive care for patients with various back, neck, and spine conditions and injuries, including, but not limited to: herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and spinal fractures. He employs both non-surgical and surgical approaches to address the specific needs of his patients. Dr. Lu specializes in cervical, lumbar and thoracic spine, minimally invasive spine surgery and robotic spine surgery including:
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Spine Surgery
Laminectomy
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Robotic Spine Surgery
Thoracic Spine Surgery
Before joining EmergeOrtho Coastal Region, Dr. Lu was an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Miami. He is affiliated and performs inpatient and outpatient spine surgery at Novant Health, as well as outpatient spine surgery at Brunswick Surgery Center, LLC.
Education
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residency: University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic
Certifications
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Very professional and courteous
Very informative and listened to my concerns
After Lu was recommended to me by another Emerge Ortho doctor, I saw him today. After exrays of my neck, Dr Lu said I have arthritis in my neck. He suggests PT, MRI & seeing the original pain mgmt dr I saw several years ago. I asked why he couldn’t help me & he said “I am a surgeon “. He was polite but did not seem the least bit interested in helping me. If he only does surgery, why did he agree to see me in the first place. Very frustrated!
Professional...excellent communication...listened + answered all my questions. Made me feel extremely relaxed and comfortable
Very Professional awesome assessment skills - thorough - thank you Betty gail ballard
Dr. Lu was very comforting and remembered me from my previous visit for the same injury, which made me feel heard! Grateful for his expertise and treatment recommendations.
I love Dr Lu he is the best !!
Dr. Lu is amazing!
Dr Lu is a great surgeon and is very professional. He genuinely cares about his patients and has been a blessing to me.
Really astute! Saw something several other doctors missed. Corrected the problem with knowledge and compassion. Kind and compassionate and really smart!