Lisa Zhu, MD
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Lisa Zhu, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.

About

Dr. Lisa Zhu is a board-certified general rheumatologist who practices in Encino. She enjoys treating the full spectrum of rheumatologic diseases, including Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Spondyloarthritis, Vasculitis, Myositis, Scleroderma, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia. She is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to all of her patients. 

Born and raised in San Diego, Dr. Zhu received her undergraduate degree from Harvard. She received her medical degree from UCLA, then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Stanford. She returned to UCLA to complete her Rheumatology fellowship. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, baking, and playing piano.
 

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center - Rheumatology, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 2018

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2015

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2026

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2026

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
115 total ratings | 74 reviews
5.0
Dr Zhu is so personable and takes time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. By far the best rheumatologist I've ever had.
5.0
Confident & knowledgeable .
5.0
Dr. Zhu is very thorough
5.0
Excellent rheumatologist. Listens compassionate truly amazing. Would highly recommend.
5.0
Dr. Zhu was very kind. She was patient with me and let me describe all my symptoms without interruptions. She truly listened to me when several other doctors have been dismissive lately. Even if she cannot offer a solution she really made me feel like she is trying and that she believes me. She made me feel heard and seen.