Summary

Dr. Lu, specializing in spinal surgery, is with the SSM Health Neurosciences at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis and at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. He received a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He also completed a spinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Spine Institute. Dr. Lu is trained to diagnose and treat disorders involving the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull, and spinal column.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 30 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cleveland Clinic Health System
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

James J. Lu

12266 De Paul Dr Ste 100Bridgeton, MO 63044
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Neurological SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
3.9 
30 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 70 Years of Experience 72 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Bridgeton , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MO
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Yonsei University Med School: American University Of Beirut Med School: Loyola University Chicago
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James J. Lu

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Dean Health Plan - HMO
  • Dean Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Dean Health Plan - PPO
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

James J. Lu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James J. Lu has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • General Surgeon
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

James J. Lu holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

James J. Lu's NPI number is 1245203801.

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