Summary

Dr. Charles Lu is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and has practiced for 23 years. His dual training allows him to provide comprehensive heart care while managing patients' overall health needs.

Dr. Lu practices at Kaiser Permanente locations in San Diego, California. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart conditions, and manages myocardial ischemia. His diagnostic expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and detect cardiovascular problems.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • 23 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Charles Lu has 3 locations

San Diego Medical Center

4647 Zion AveSan Diego, CA 92120

Dr. Charles Lu

5251 Viewridge CtSan Diego, CA 92123

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

9455 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Charles Lu, MD
Mariusz Witold Wysoczanski, MD
Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD
Dr. Timothy Michael Maus, MD
Dr. Charles Lu, MDMariusz Witold Wysoczanski, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Timothy Michael Maus, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
23 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks Tagalog, Spanish
San Diego , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLSan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles Lu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles Lu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles Lu has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 2003

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Charles Lu accepting new patients?
Dr. Charles Lu has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Charles Lu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Charles Lu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Charles Lu affiliated with?
Dr. Charles Lu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center.
Does Dr. Charles Lu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Charles Lu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Charles Lu's office located?
Dr. Charles Lu's office is located at 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA, 92120.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.