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Dr. Yi Lu, MD

Dr. Yi Lu, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Yi Lu, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jamaica Plain, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Comprehensive Spine Center

1153 Centre St Ste 5 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Make an Appointment

(617) 732-5322

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lu is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Lu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lu specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lu

3.6

17 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
29%
29%

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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
What could be improved
No results
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Deborah A Tymkowiche – Dec 13, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 23, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
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Nicole N. Bahnam – Jun 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Luzmar Centeno – May 14, 2020
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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
8 people found this helpful
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SJ Borges – Oct 02, 2019
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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
12 people found this helpful
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PT patient in Boston, MA – Aug 20, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Nik Anifantis in Mansfield , MA – Jul 20, 2018
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Tewksbury, MA – Jul 10, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Susan Brown in Pomfret Center – Mar 03, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Former patient in Massachusetts – Mar 02, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
MBJ in Lexington, MA – Dec 07, 2016
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Ms Sheila P Silva in Pawtucket, RI – Aug 20, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. William T. Anderson in Pomfret Center, CT – Aug 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Treat any patients as they were my family members 

biography

* Dr. Lu is a spine surgeon and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and is the Director of Neurosurgical Trauma.

* Dr. Lu always put patients first and treat the patients as he would for family members. ...read more

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Brigham & Womens Hosp-chldns Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Brigham & Wmns Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Lu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Comprehensive Spine Center

    Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Comprehensive Spine Center1153 Centre St Ste 5 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    1

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center60 Fenwood Rd # 1 Boston, MA 02115
    2

    Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery of Mansfield

    Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery of Mansfield200 Copeland Dr Mansfield, MA 02048
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Brigham and Women's Hospital

      75 Francis St
      Boston, MA 02115
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

      1153 Centre St
      Boston, MA 02130
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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