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Dr. Rui Lu, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
3.2 (8)
Map Pin Small Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rui Lu, MD

Dr. Rui Lu, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Washington, DC. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 39 years of experience. They graduated from Shanxi Med University and is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Lu, completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Lu an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Lu works at Inova Diabetes Center Fair Oaks in Washington, DC. They frequently treat conditions like Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Type 2 and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lu's Office Locations

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    Doctors Elwin G and Doris V Pablo Bustos
    106 Irving St NW Ste 411, Washington, DC 20010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 877-5216

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  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center

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Hypothalamus Cancer
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    About Dr. Rui Lu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    NPI Number
    • 1356308332
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Washington Hospital Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Shanxi Med University
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Rui Lu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lu has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lu works at Inova Diabetes Center Fair Oaks in Washington, DC. View the full address on Dr. Lu’s profile.

    Dr. Lu has seen patients for Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Type 2 and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Lu. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lu.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Lu, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Lu appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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