Summary

Dr. Michael Lu is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. Before coming to University Orthopaedic Associates, Dr. Lu co-founded Garden State Bone and Joint in Woodbridge. Dr. Lu earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, and completed both an internship and residency at Rutgers University – New Jersey School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lu is a member of:




  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America

  • Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society



In addition to being an active researcher,Dr. Lu has been lauded many times in his career.Some of his awards include:




  • Alfred F. Behrens Outstanding Resident Award

  • Frederick F. Buechel, Sr. Award for Resident Research

  • Outstanding Resident Research Award, NJMS Dept. of Orthopaedics

  • Starr Foundation Scholar

  • Dean’s List at Temple University



 


Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 95 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael T Lu has 2 locations

University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC

280 Route 9 NMorganville, NJ 07751

University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC

1050 Route 1 NorthAvenel, NJ 07001

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Morganville , NJStaten Island , NYGreat Neck , NYBridgewater , NJ
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael T Lu

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - EPO
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) - PPO
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Integra
  • Integra - Workers’ Compensation
  • Level - Workers’ Compensation
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - POS
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Nationwide
  • Nationwide - Workers’ Compensation
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare - Federal Employees Program
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - HMO
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • United Behavioral Health - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael T Lu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael T Lu has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Adult Reconstructive Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center2011

Residency

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School2010

Internship

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School2006

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