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Ying H. Luu, MD

  • Nephrology
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.
Santa Monica Nephrology and Infectious Diseases |
1245 16th Street, Suite 307 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Ying Luu is a general nephrologist who practices in the downtown LA office. Her clinical interests include hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes. She prefers to spend time with her patients focusing on nutrition and preventive care.

Dr. Luu received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook University Hospital at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and completed her Nephrology fellowship at UCLA. She earlier earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from UCLA and her Masters of Engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University.

Dr. Luu was raised in Southern California. When she’s not working, she enjoys long-distance running and other outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping, as well as gardening and traveling.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

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

Fellowship

Nephrology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, Stony Brook School of Medicine, 2018

Degree

MD, St. George's University School of Medicine/Grenada, 2014

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2025

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Videos

Meet Ying H. Luu, MD

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 2023-2025

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.
169 total ratings | 102 reviews
5.0
Very thorough, informative and explained office visit
4.0
She treated the patient nicely with respect. She explained all the lab test result and give recommendations. She examined the patient thoroughly.
5.0
Staff is friendly and efficient. Office is immaculate. Dr Luu is the best. She shows me my lab results and explains significance of each. I have lost 60+ lbs. following her eating recommendations. This practice is 10 stars.
5.0
Dr was very compassionate and efficient.
5.0
Dr. Luu is always cheerful, attentive and caring. She really listens to our concerns.