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Dr. Melvin Lu, MD
Dermatology*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Melvin Lu, MD is a dermatologist in Weeki Wachee, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lu has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1992. He is accepting new patients.
3.9 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (25 reviews)
Lu Melvin C MD
10133 Cortez Blvd Weeki Wachee, FL 34613At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Trustworthy
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Dr. Lu's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lu
3.9
25 ratings, 13 with a written review
| 5 star | 64% | 64% |
| 4 star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 star | 20% | 20% |
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What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Jan 14, 2024
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I have been going to Dr. Lu for 5 + years now. He is a very competent skin doctor who removed 2 basal cell tumors and advised me to go to Shands to remove another. I like that he knew his limitations. His wait time is usually very, very long but with the pandemic, there is very little wait time. His office staff is polite but not overly friendly. I would recommend Dr. Lu.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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Susan – Jun 17, 2021
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Do NOT go here if you value your time. Waiting over 45 minutes for an appt is ridiculous. If you can't see people at their appt time stop booking so many! No concern for my time at all. Will not be returning. This was the 2nd time this happened and they expect you to sit in your car and wait! Hello it's FL! It's hot so you have to leave the car running. Unbelievable and the Dr could care less! Obviously my time isn't as important as everyone else's. Just disgusting.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Mad mom – Jun 03, 2021
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Cant comment on the Dr's abilities as I never got to see him. 45 minutes past appointment time. Waited for an hour total. Overheard others waiting for more than an hour that said it was a common occurrence. The waiting area had poor ventilation and smelled of stale cigarettes. The receptionist said "have a nice day" as I was leaving. Nope.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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Lost patient in WEEKI WACHEE, FL – Aug 17, 2018
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Dr. Lu is an excellent doctor. He was professional, courteous and very thorough. He was extremely capable with taking care of all my dermatological needs. He detected and successfully removed the cancer above my eye.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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George Johnson in Weeki Wachee – May 17, 2018
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Very personable, efficient, knowledgeable and you develop a sincere feeling of trust.
One of the few times I do not dread going to the doctor.
Terrific nursing staff which is a great deal of helping feel at ease!
Was completely satisfied and now have my wife as his patient also!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Paul Rader in Brooksville, Fl – Dec 08, 2017
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I have been one of Dr. Lu's patients for almost 20 years. He has treated me for a variety of skin problems including many pre-cancerous lesions and skin cancers including melanoma. I have found him for be excellent in every respect. His medical skills are superior, he is a great listener, responsive to my questions, and very warm and kind. His nursing and administrative staff are quite exceptional.
It is rare these days to find such caring and skills in a doctor's office.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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John J. Baron in Spring Hill, FL – Aug 24, 2017
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Wait time is ridiculous! Every time it's 45 minutes to an hour and beyond. I don't care how good a so called doctor is, my time is valuable also. My last visit was today and was told there were 5. People ahead of me. Send me my records, I'm leaving. Doc, you're fired!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 29, 2017
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Good Doc but long wait times!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Spring Hill, FL – Dec 07, 2016
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Dr. Lu is an excellent dermatologist, although he does have some of the issues found in other offices these days. You may have to wait a bit to see him as he does have a lot of people coming in, but he is competent and caring. I had a basal cell that had returned, and when I told him I wanted to make sure it was removed permanently, he did not hesitate to refer me to another very competent dermatologist that performed Mohs surgery. He has also always answered all of my questions.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Ron F. in Spring Hill, FL – Jul 18, 2016
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Doctor Lu is very kind heart'ed and caring physician. Waiting time is usually less than 20 minutes.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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peter moore in Spring Hill, FL – Dec 21, 2015
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He seemed so busy and the time he spent with me was so short that it's difficult to write a thorough review. The waiting room was so jammed and the delay in seeing him was totally unreasonable. He should not schedule so many patients and he should be more considerate of sick people having to wait for him----first time was over 30 minutes and the second time was an hour.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Homosassa, FL – Dec 16, 2015
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Dr. Lu is a good doctor but very poor on office management. With over scheduling of appointments, you WILL wait and frequently it is as much as 3 or more after your appointment time before you see him. When I made mention to the nurses about the long wait, they laughed stating they get there on time referring that the doctor is the reason for such lateness in appointments.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Spring Hill, FL – Dec 10, 2015
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Dr. Melvin Lu, MD is a dermatologist in Weeki Wachee, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lu has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1992. He is accepting new patients.Dermatology
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Residency Hospital, 1996Hospital University Pa
Internship Hospital, 1993University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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