Dr. Serena Lu, OD, New York, NY | Optometrist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.50

Average wait time

4.80

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Serena Lu

Dr. Serena Lu is a board certified optometrist and proud native New Yorker who is passionate about delivering thoughtful, patient-centered eye care. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the SUNY College of Optometry and has special interests in dry eye treatment, myopia management, contact lens, and preventative vision care. Dr. Lu is committed to making each patient feel heard, understood, and cared for. She takes pride in providing comprehensive, high-quality care tailored to each individual’s needs. Outside of the exam room, Dr. Lu enjoys spending time with friends and family, wandering around the city, and searching for her next favorite coffee spot.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

Eyelid Lesions

General Eye Consultation

Glaucoma Consultation

Routine Eye Exam

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

Office location

Cosmopolitan Eyecare

1166 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036

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Education and background

Practice names

Cosmopolitan Eyecare

Education and training

SUNY College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1851285365

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.50

Wait time

4.80

Bedside manner

5.00

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Very nice staff and doctor, but they mandate certain retinal testing that is not really necessary every year and therefore the co-pay is much higher than you'll pay at other places, beware! They do mention this in a pre-visit phone call in their defense

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Serena Lu?

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Is Dr. Serena Lu accepting new patients?

Dr. Serena Lu generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Lu's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Serena Lu online?

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What practice does Dr. Serena Lu work with?

Dr. Serena Lu works with Cosmopolitan Eyecare.

Where is Dr. Serena Lu's office located?

Dr. Serena Lu's office is located at 1166 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Serena Lu?

Dr. Serena Lu frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Serena Lu on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Serena Lu speak?

Dr. Serena Lu speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Serena Lu in reviews?

8 patients have reviewed Dr. Serena Lu. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.8/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.