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Dr. Joni Lu is an ophthalmologist who earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus. With 15 years of experience in eye care, she specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology services. Dr. Lu is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse communities across California.

Dr. Lu practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Montebello, Palm Desert, Covina, Huntington Beach, Glendale, Pasadena, Glendora, and Monterey Park. She has hospital privileges at Orlando Regional Medical Center and Patient Rehabilitation. Her expertise includes treating dry eyes and glaucoma, conditions that affect millions of people. She performs diabetes eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.8

5 Ratings
15 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus
5 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
8 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Lu's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

5 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 24 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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The visit was amazing and she is my provider for life! I appreciate her professionalism and medical bed side manner. She explains in detail what she is doing and is not rushed nor impatient! The staff for the day was great as well the office is clean and every single person I spoke to during my visit was perfect in every way. They were happy, smiling and greeted other patients with care and professionalism.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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Dr Lu was very nice, explained my condition in a way easy for me to understand. She listened to my concerns.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Flexible scheduling

May 16th, 2025

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My eye doctor is amazing. She understands, listens and helps her patients through the process.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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May 9th, 2025

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Dr. Lu was very cordial, professional, and thorough not only with the exam, but slso in the explanation of my condition and providing the options available to me.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 23rd, 2025

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Dr. Lu was extremely thorough and professional. You got the feeling that she really cared about your well being. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Sat8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Dr. Joni Michelle Lu, DO	Santa Monica Eye Medical Group	Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.	Dr. Arthur Benjamin, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (5 Ratings)	5 (20 Ratings)	4.7 (12 Ratings)	3 (8 Ratings)
15 Years of Experience		47 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Russian, Spanish
Montebello , CA	Santa Monica , CA	Newport Beach , CA	West Hollywood , CA
Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus		Med School: Yale University School of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Vision Issues

Orlando Regional Medical Center And Patient Rehabilitation

Dr. Joni Michelle Lu holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Lu's NPI number is 1104110592.

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What languages does Dr. Joni Lu speak?: Dr. Joni Lu speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joni Lu affiliated with?: Dr. Joni Lu is affiliated with Orlando Regional Medical Center And Patient Rehabilitation.

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Dr. Lu's Ratings and Reviews

Patients’ Perspective

5 ratings & reviews

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