Willie D Lu, MD

My 77 year old friend had a serious brain injury (concussion) from a fall in his home on July 23. He was in Regional Hospital for a month…3 weeks in ICU. I am told that his Primary care physician was notified.
Dr. Liu did not visit or call my friend even once during his hospital stay and rehab in Vasona Health Center afterwards.
Upon his release from Vasona, where he was receiving physical therapy, he was told, and given papers saying, he must have home care as well as PT.
My friends son drove him to see Dr. LIu, who refused to sign papers for home health care (a limited amount asked for). The reason he gave my friend was that if he was able to come to his office, he didn’t need home care! He, also, didn’t sign for PT.
This is a man who has no one to care for him. He’s using a walker and is in constant pain. His son lives in Arizona and had to get back. I am not a strong person myself but have tried to help him out. Dr. Liu is aware of his situation and has done nothing to facilitate getting help.

I went to this doctor on a referral. I have anthem blue cross PPO. Called in to schedule an appt. Secretary took all my information including what medical coverage I had including providers telephone and ID number to verify coverage. She calls me back stating they would accept that converge and scheduled an appt with the Dr.
When I got there Charlene (secretary) says they don’t accept that coverage. I said what? I called my provider to speak with her. Still they decline. I even spoke to Dr Lu about this and he tells me I was on an Obama PPO health plan (which I’m not) which is why he wouldn’t accept.
I called my provider again who escalated to have upper management give the doctor a call again to explain he is in FACT in network. I was told doctor still declined. I gave a group PPO coverage and a good plan. It’s a pity that this doctor has no idea that he was signed up for this health plan. My health care provider said they would write a letter stating if he denies this coverage, they would take him off the list in 5 days.
If he is so ignorant about this, what more can I say about the practice? I’m glad I didn’t go to him, even though he had good reviews.

I can’t say enough about Dr. Lu. He has given me some of the best advice and followed it up with reason and common sense. Thanks to his referral for bariatric surgery, I have lost over 110 lbs. in 4 months and I’m off two of my daily medications. He takes the time needed to discuss my concerns and is always friendly and welcoming when I visit. He’s a great doctor and you’d be lucky to work with him.

Dr. Lu is great. Very thorough and professional but practical at the same time. For me, he discovered an issue at a very early stage and I was able to resolve it with a minimalistic treatment approach. I highly recommend Dr. Lu.

I have been a patient of Dr. Lu’s for a very long time and I am a bit put back by the statement that his office is unprofessional. He is a very caring and wonderful doctor and I have never had issues with receiving a bill MONTHS after the fact. If I do receive a statement down the road — I PAY MY BILL. Yes the billing is done by his wife — HELLO, he is a one man office — what do you expect?
I love the treatment I receive from Dr, Lu and when I have issues to discuss with him, he is very sympathetic and listens to my concerns. I had Kaiser before switching to Blue Shield and believe me… I appreciate Dr. Lu!

Dr. Lu is has a very thorough and attentive style taking his time with you on all your needs.

Both my husband & I have been patients of Dr Lu for years. He is a wonderful and a very thorough doctor. He was recommended to me by my very good friend who happens to be a critical care nurse at a the local hospital. I don’t see any physician until I check them out by her and her colleagues. Nurses see it all in hospitals and in my opinion, can tell you who the good doctors are and those to stay away from! I would highly recommend Dr. Lu for excellent care. My only complaint is the weekend on call doctor group he is in… I have had to call a couple of times and just my luck, Dr. Lu not on call. the two other physicians I have dealt with USELESS and rude… also wish he would allow patients to email him.