A Specialist General Practitioner holds both a primary medical degree (MBBS) and a General Practice specialist degree (FRACGP), reflecting a minimum of ten years of comprehensive medical training. With additional training in various areas to address specific healthcare needs, ongoing continuing education ensures they stay abreast of the latest medical advancements.
Special Interests
Dr. Lu, a warm and dedicated family-oriented GP, takes pride in delivering comprehensive and holistic care to her patients. Joining Northbridge Medical Practice in 2019, she finds joy in all aspects of general practice, with a specific focus on Women's health, Children's health, travel medicine, and preventative care.
Having spent her childhood in the Northern Beaches, Dr. Lu pursued her medical studies at the University of Adelaide, graduating in 2013. Her training journey included rotations at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospital, where she gained diverse experience in surgical, respiratory, emergency, obstetrics & gynaecology, and paediatrics. In 2016, she achieved her Diploma of Child Health through the University of Sydney, followed by being awarded Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners in 2019.
Dr. Lu underwent specialised training with Family Planning NSW, enabling her to proficiently insert, remove, and manage intrauterine devices (IUDs), including Mirena, Kyleena, and copper IUDs. She is also skilled in inserting and replacing Implanon devices. Accredited for antenatal shared care with Royal North Shore Hospital, Dr. Lu can perform simple skin procedures such as laceration repairs and basic skin cancer removals.
Fluent in Mandarin, Dr. Lu ensures effective communication with a diverse range of patients. Beyond her professional commitments, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and husband, immersing herself in her favorite K-dramas during her leisure hours.
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Does Northbridge Medical Practice take walk-ins?Generally, the practice does not take walk-in appointments Monday - Friday. However, clinic hours on Saturday from 8am-11am are reserved for walk-in appointments only.
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Are Doctors available for home visits?If you are too unwell to come into the surgery yet need to be seen by a doctor, a home visit may be arranged for those residing in the Northbridge area. If you are out of the area or need a doctor out of our clinic hours, please contact the after hours doctor service 13 Sick on 13 74 25.
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English is not my first language, can Northbridge Medical Practice help me?Northbridge Medical Practice has a variety of doctors and staff who are multilingual. Languages include – English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Greek and Japanese.
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Where can I offer my feedback?If you ever have a question, praise or complaint regarding the practices privacy handling please feel free to express your thoughts to the practice manager and they will prioritise fixing any issue that may arise or provide you with any requested information you may like in regards to the practice's policies and procedures. Patients can also leave a Google review or follow on Instagram @northbridgemedicalpractice
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I have an urgent medical question, can I call to speak to a doctor?As Doctors are usually with patients your call may not be taken immediately however, please advise reception if your call is in regards to urgent matters. If you have an emergency, please call 000 now. If you have a routine medical question, please make an appointment by booking online or calling reception on (02) 8962 9400
