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Dr. Michael Lu, MD

Dr. Michael Lu, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Michael Lu, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Avenel, NJ. Dr. Lu has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Raritan Bay Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1050 US Highway 1 Avenel, NJ 07001
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lu

3.9

18 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eugene P Fioravanti – Mar 26, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Elijah N in Carteret, NJ – Apr 30, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Lu subscribes to a personal philosophy of treating the whole person, not just the disease or the affected limb. To embody this philosophy, he prioritizes spending time with his patients to understand how their injuries or conditions are affecting...read more

biography

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. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Saint Louis University / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthonj LLC1050 US Highway 1 Avenel, NJ 07001
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Garden State Bone and Joint Specialists LLC1000 US Highway 9 N Ste 306 Woodbridge, NJ 07095
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Shoprite Pharmacy Dept. #193280 US Highway 9 Morganville, NJ 07751
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Office1050 1 Avenel, NJ 07001
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 State Route 33
    Neptune, NJ 07753
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Raritan Bay Medical Center

    530 New Brunswick Ave
    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St
    Edison, NJ 08820
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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