Kurt Q. Lu, MD

Kurt Q. Lu, MD

4.9 
525 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry - 2002
Internship:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center - 2003
Residency:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - 2008

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

525 Ratings

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49 Reviews

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49 Reviews

April 23, 2024

4.0

Listened and was thorough in his instructions and notes in MyChart

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lu was great! Really took his time and explained everything thoroughly.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lu listen to and address my concerns that I had. I was not rushed through my office visit. Dr. Lu took the time to explain everything thoroughly and in a manner that was understandable.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

He's personable and knowledgable.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Beyond wonderful.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

very professional and knowledgeable and caring

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Smart, friendly, and respectful to me.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, empathetic, nice guy , took all the time to explain

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lu is an outstanding physician -- warm, compassionate, knowledgeable, and very good at explaining things.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Open and accommodating to everyone.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

I am very happy with a dermatologist so knowledgeable about the latest medications available to me as well as the history of the treatment. I felt from the beginning of my visits with DR Lu that I was in good the hands

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March 13, 2024

4.0

Very kind and professional, completed biopsies efficiently.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and confident.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

exam and treatments are through

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lu is a friendly doctor who does a complete examination. I feel I am in good hands.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Professional and warm and friendly. He really cares about his patients.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Amazing job done

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, very attentive and helpful in answering questions and explaining information.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Skilled. Knowledgeable. Collaborative. Caring.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

See above. I love Dr. Lu.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Exceptionally knowledgeable

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Lu is the best. He is scientifically talented and takes care of my dermatology needs and is so personable. He has an extraordinary bedside manner. Love him!

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lu is very caring and knowledgeable. He takes his time and explains everything to me. He also gives me helpful tips.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lu is efficient and honest. Apologized for running behind but was only 15min behind. very conscious of patient’s time.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

He listens. He discusses. He explains options— pros and cons. I get the sense that he is willing to go the extra mile for the patient. That’s what doctors are suppose to do. Yet not all do. So, it’s noteworthy.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Very professional. On time. Wasn’t in a rush and explained everything that he found and what was involved if I decided to have something removed. A nice bedside manner and good sense of humor.

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January 21, 2024

5.0

Personable, explaines the issue and approach to heal / correct the issue in a comprehensive understandable manner.

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January 15, 2024

4.0

Very thorough explanation of issues & how to relieve the irritations my scalp.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable and so very professional. I always leave feeling well informed.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lu listens to my concerns and genuinely cares. I am so glad I found Dr. Lu! Him and his staff are exceptional!

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Thorough care, takes time to answer all questions and explains reasoning behind all recommendations.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Provides a solution to thr problems

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kurt Lu has answers on every question I ask. All these years that I am his patient he shows me his professional help.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He has always been smart and competent. I am enjoying watching him evolve over the years in his comfort showing warmth and connection.

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Dr.Lu explains everything in a very easy to understand manner. He answered all my questions and resolved my concerns.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

He is amazing and thorough!!!!

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November 21, 2023

5.0

no one cares more about your well being then he does. no one

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Lu was very pleasant and welcoming. I appreciated that he was able to take me as a patient and continue with my treatment. I would definitely see him again.

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November 19, 2023

5.0

Same as above. Also, his demeanor is pleasant.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Lu is awesome

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Lu has been extremely pleasant to engage with and I really appreciate his earnest approach. You can tell he cares about his patients and wants to resolve the issues they are having. Conversations with him feel very natural and enjoyable. I hope I don't need to see him for the long term, but while I do require dermatology care, I'm glad he's the one taking care of me.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Extremely attentive, professional and pleasant.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Lu is a terrific physician.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Lu as well as the resident Dr Yang provided professional and compassionate care. They took the time to make me feel comfortable.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

I don’t normally give reviews but felt compelled to die my recent visit with Dr.Lu. Dr. Lu is an amazing doctor, a true professional, easy to talk to, informs one with best options available and a true master of his field.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

He's one of the best. Very nice and sociable. Great at his job.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

he diagnose me correctly and treated

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent at explaining, direct communication, good bedside manner

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September 03, 2023

5.0

Effective, efficient, thorough, kind, and respectful care. Thank you!!!

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Melanyze, Inc

Royalty Payments and Inventor Share

Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities

  • Melanyze, Inc

Service on Board of Directors

Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

  • Melanyze, Inc

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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