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Yi Lu

Yi Lu, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Miami Department of Neurosurgery Spine, Neurosurgery/Spine, 2013
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurological Surgery, 2012
  • Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (Trainees), Neurosurgery, 2009
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, General Surgery, 2006
  • Medical Education: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2005
  • Medical Education: Boston University School of Medicine@, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2016

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

139 ratings, 65 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    I am a return patient to this provider, and this is because of the high degree of professionalism and integrity that every member of the team exhibits. I have a chronic condition and have returned for similar procedures many times over the years and the level of care that I receive never varies, always high. I respect that. I could ask for nothing more.

  • Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Dr. Lu was very nice calm and informative. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    I immediately felt comfortable with this provider. Calm. I felt as though I was being heard. He went through my MRI in a slow very understandable manner.

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    The care provider was amazing. They explained everything really well. They took very, very good care and they took the injury very seriously and they acted appropriately and with urgency. So I'm very happy with the outcome so far.

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr Lu is wonderful. He saved my life with surgery in 2017 [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    DR lu was very nice and knowledgeable about the MRI results.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Entire process was seamless. Staff I spoke with on the phone to my interactions with Dr. Lu was fantastic.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Dr YI LU was great, he explained everything so well to myself and my wife , I didn't know what to expect but was very happy, with everything the doctor had to say His assistant, forgot her name, was excellent, as well, asked great questions and her exam of my problems were spot on Because of this I am planning on my surgery in 6 weeks ,

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Knowledgeable staff.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr. Yi Lu and his physician assistant [redacted] whom I've seen for more than a year now have been very attentive, responsible and caring to my medical needs. I'm very glad that I ended up in their care, had SIJ surgery done by Dr. Lu. [redacted] I recommend to anyone in need of a neurosurgeon. Best, [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    For such a serious surgery, I am not worried. Dr Yi Lu made me feel comfortable and at ease. He knows his stuff.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Excellent experience

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    I have a history with Dr Lu and I trust his judgements for addressing my medical issues.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    I was very happy with the results they gave me compared to the doctors on hawthorn medicine

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    He was nice but very brief - and immediately ruled out surgery and then really did not provide empathy or further direction. My symptoms did not seem relevant to his task and I felt unseen.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr Lu and his staff were very patient and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    It was an initial appointment. I have an appointment for ct scan and will have a follow up. In very happy so far.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Staff pleasant and helpful. Was able to check-in quickly and saw provider in timely manner.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Doctor has full of knowledge and experience. He listen carefully what my stories and history about my condition. I am so lucky to see such a great Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    It was awesome

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    He was patient,caring and extremely knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr. Lu was able to correct my back problem so I am forever grateful.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr. LU and staff, fantastic, instilled confidence, feel very fortunate

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    I did not see the docs much because I assume they were hard at work trying to fix my problem. The nurses passed my questions on to the docs and I got immediate answers. I asked to see a doc before I left and he answered all of my questions.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr. Lu is great, he is patient and kind and understanding. He made me feel very relived about my medical prognosis.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    When I arrived at the office, they could tell that I was in a lot of pain. They took me right in. They were wonderful. The whole staff was wonderful, right from the receptionist, the nurse, the doctor, and the PA. I am so happy that I came there.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Patient and approachable.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    The best doctor in the world as far as I am concerned. Had an emergency situation and he decided to do surgery that very afternoon. Has performed 3 difficult surgery's on me. Has given me a quality of life that I would not have otherwise.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    So I'm very confident in Dr. Lu. I'm really glad that I got in to see him. He's going to operate on me. I loved his physician's assistant. And I just think he is going to be wonderful. And I'm not nervous about the surgery because he's going to be doing it. And I think he knows what he's doing. So that's wonderful. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Both the PA [redacted] and Dr. Yi Lu were wonderful. Easy to converse with. I felt very comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Not much. I think he did the best he could for not ever seeing me before.

  • Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    I was disappointed that Dr.Lu did not complete an after visit report.

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    I came to Dr. Lu for a second opinion and not only did he have a plan to fix my known issue, but he saw another that could have damaged my spinal cord if left untreated.

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    The care team was very focused on my medical problem. They offered a comprehensive care plan

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Dr. Lu should have listened to me a bit more closely, checked on my numbness, and explained the situation I'm in better. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Dr Lu and [redacted] are very responsive to my inquiries and understand my perspective.

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    He had a supercilious manner, evident from the first in the tone of his voice and the expressions on his face. My partner and I found him condescending and impatient. He grimaced at our questions, and used the same metaphor in answer to those questions, repeating it again and again, though it didn't address the question. He was not listening. He was not respectful. Though I understand he has excellent credentials, his manner and attitude made it impossible for us to get the benefit of those credentials. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr Yi Lu is very attentive he always comes prepared. He explains everything

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Dr Lu was very caring and told me exactly how to handle the situation going forward. He is very warm and thoughtful

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I feel Dr Yi Lu can solve my chronic pain.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I wanted to get a second opinion after seeing the first provider. Dr. Lu was very knowledgeable and made me feel like I made the right decision in selecting him for my surgery.

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    This office is top notch!!!

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Was very thoughtful with all information n support

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and, old-school bedside manner, whose default setting involves shared medical decision making on complex matters.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    I felt comfortable talking to the Dr. He explained the procedure clearly and gave me time to process the information. l didn't feel rushed .

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Dr. Lu is an exceptional doctor. I feel extremely fortunate to have been under his care.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Experienced, professional, caring. Found the problem immediately and identified surgery as my treatment

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr Lu was excellent and makes me feel 100% sure of his recommendations

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Dr Lu was everything I was expecting him to be.

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    The doctor was very caring and understood my pain

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Top Notch!

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    I felt very comfortable with surgeon. He explained things well.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Everybody was consistent and very pleasant in the experience that was given to me

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Just met Dr. Lu but he came highly recommended.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Very caring

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    It was a great experience

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    excellent experience with all

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I felt very comfortable with Dr. Liu and his staff. I have alot of confidence dealing with these people and appreciate their attentiveness and caring approach to my care.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr lu explained my issues is very clearly. I am very comfortable with his medical recomendations,He explained every issue in terms I understood.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Even though my appointment was later in the day, I was seen on time. Dr was very patient with me and my questions, spent a lot of time with me and did not feel rushed

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, familiar with patient's medical history, listened to and responded to patient. Very pleasant person with whom to deal.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I find Dr. Lu easy to talk with about my concerns. I feel he listens and follows up appropriately. I feel I am receiving good care from him.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    My experience was excellent. I just wish I had thought of more things to ask him at the time. So, it's my fault that I didn't ask the questions, but he is an excellent doctor.

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr. Lu was very informative, very professional, seemed to be very caring, and I'm feeling very confident to have the surgery with him.