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Ying H. Luu, MD

  • Nephrology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica Nephrology and Infectious Diseases |

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

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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
143 total ratings | 37 reviews
5.0
July 24, 2025
Dr. Luu was friendlier than in the past sessions. She seemed open to listening and answering my questions.
4.0
July 24, 2025
I love the doctor, just wish she would take more time going over the lab results. It’s a lot to take in and I would like some time to really understand the results when so many of them are abnormal.
5.0
July 17, 2025
She was caring, informative, and very kind In addition, very professional knows what she’s doing gave suggestions and recommendations that would keep me well and on the past to a healthier life
5.0
July 17, 2025
Dr. Luu is very pleasant and thorough.
5.0
July 17, 2025
Listens and explains well