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Diane D. Lu, M.D.
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Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Dr. Lu is an Assistant Professor of Urology, as well as a member of the UR Medicine Urology research community, where she focuses on general urology and urologic oncology.
Certified Specialties
Urology - American Board of Urology
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology - Department of Urology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Urology, Â鶹ÊÓƵ. 2017 - 2018
Residency, Urology, Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. 2013 - 2017
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center. 2012 - 2013
Education
MD | Pennsylvania State College of Medicine. 2012
Publications
Journal Articles
Gurung PM, Mithal P, Lu DD, Ghazi AE, Joseph JV
Videourology.. 2019 33 (6)Epub 04/08/2019.
Predictors of Ipsilateral Extraprostatic Extension on Radical Prostatectomy using 3-Tesla Multiparametric MRI and Contemporary Pathologic Features.
Lu DD, Truong MT, Weinberg E, Hollenberg, G, Messing EM, Wang B, Feng C, Miyamoto H, Joseph J.
Journal of Urology. 2018; .
Lu DD, Boorjian SA, Raman JD
Urologic oncology.. 2017 March 35 (3):113.e1-113.e7. Epub 11/22/2016.
Strategies for Prevention of Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy Infections.
Lu DD and Raman JD.
Infection and Drug Resistance. 2016; .
Repressor element 1 silencing transcription factor (REST) controls radial migration and temporal neuronal specification during neocortical development.
Mandel G, Fiondella CG, V Covey M, Lu DD, Loturco JJ, Ballas N.
Proc Natl Acad Sci. 2011; .
Ceramide biogenesis is required for radiation-induced apoptosis in the germ line of C. elegans.
Deng X, Yin X, Allan R, Lu DD, Maurer CW, Haimovitz-Friedman A, Fuks Z, Shaham S, Kolesnick R.
Science. 2008; .
REST and its corepressors mediate plasticity of neuronal gene chromatin throughout neurogenesis
Ballas N, Grunseich C, Lu DD, Speh JC, Mandel G.
Cell. 2005; .
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Patient Comments
Dr Lu gets much praise from me. She explains everything very clearly and waits for my input. She is an excellent listener!!
Aug 29, 2024
Good
Aug 09, 2024
Quick and clear
Aug 03, 2024
Dr listened- explained - cared
Jul 28, 2024
Professional and caring! The doctor took her time to answer all our questions. We felt listened to and never rushed.
Jul 20, 2024
I really appreciated Dr. Lu's demeanor, calmness, professionalism and the fact that she spoke to me like an intelligent person and wasn't condescending.
Jul 08, 2024
[...] She is very disrespectful, rude, and extremely insensitive. [...]
Jun 26, 2024
Dr. Lu is a great provider. I would not have scheduled my second surgery with her in July if I didnt think so. Never let her go.
Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Lu was wonderful!
Jun 12, 2024
Dr Lu is a very good Dr. Friendly and knowledgeable.
Jun 08, 2024
I get the best treatments
May 09, 2024
Dr Lu was more than happy to fully sedate me for an up coming procedure because of my anxiety. She also explained that it would be a good thing as well if she found any abnormalities and could remove them when I am sedated.
May 06, 2024
Dr. Lu is simply exceptional in every meaning of the term.
Mar 20, 2024
Good when needed.
Feb 16, 2024
Dr Lu is a caring person and the ladies share her example!!!!!
Feb 03, 2024
Dr. Lu is a fantastic provider. Who else would travel two hours to see a urologist - ME
Jan 11, 2024
Will highly recommend her for anyone who I know that may require her expertise
Jan 11, 2024
fair
Dec 10, 2023
Dr. Lu is Exceptional.
Dec 10, 2023
Dr. Lu is my new Dr. She did not introduce herself and talk directly to me. [...] She hurried through the visit and sat at the computer all of the time.
Nov 10, 2023
Hard to hear her & very quick.
Nov 07, 2023
Again, very helpful and courteous.
Nov 02, 2023
Once again, it was one of my worst experiences with a doctor. [...]
Oct 27, 2023
[...] My post-op questions were met with a dismissive and disrespectful attitude, as if unnecessary and unintelligent rather than an attempt at clarification. [...]
Oct 26, 2023
I felt very comfortable and satisfied with Dr. Lu's "bed-side manner" and explanations of my situation. She showed genuine caring.
Mar 16, 2023
Excellent provider
Dec 25, 2022
Try's to put me at ease as I am terrified.
Oct 15, 2022
I feel very comfortable being Dr Lu's patient: her manners, consideration, professionalism, and care all exceeded my expectations.
Sep 13, 2022
Excellent
Aug 26, 2022
Dr. Lu always spends enough time with me, listens to my questions, and explains test results.
Aug 18, 2022
Dr. Liu Was great with my Mom
May 11, 2022
Dr Lu is an excellent physician very caring understanding I dont mind the long drive to have her as a physician She is excellent Never lose her
Apr 30, 2022
Dr.LU is a little soft spoken ( plus mask) a little hard to hear. I have some hearing loss. She is a very good doctor. Definitely would recommend.
Mar 29, 2022
Dr Lu excellent physician I probably will have her do the surgery in the near future I trust her
Feb 12, 2022