James Lu, MD

Neurosurgery

4.8 out of 5 –

SSM Health Neurosciences

12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044

314-738-2770

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Dr. Lu, specializing in spinal surgery, is with the SSM Health Neurosciences at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis and at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. He received a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He also completed a spinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Spine Institute. Dr. Lu is trained to diagnose and treat disorders involving the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skull, and spinal column.

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Reviews

Rating Breakdown

Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Question Breakdown
4.8
Overall Experience
4.8
Listened Carefully
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
4.7
Knew Medical History
4.8
Involved in Care Decisions
4.8
Showed Courtesy & Respect

Patient Reviews

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4.8 out of 5

51 ratings,

17 reviews

5/2/2026

Certainly he is an excellent surgeon

4/15/2026

Attentive and professional

4/9/2026

Already have in the past and today also recommend Dr Lu

4/9/2026

Excellent surgeon but also kind, caring, listens closely and explains everything very well.

4/6/2026

Literally, my life saver! I cannot say enough about how thankful, grateful, and at peace my family and I have been regarding all of the care Dr. Lu has provided and guided his team to do.