Christina Nga Lu, OD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
I was born in Hong Kong and came to the USA when I was about 2 months old after my family was fortunate to get a sponsorship. I’ve lived in a lot of major cities through the United States but the weather and my family brought me back to Southern California. I get joy through helping people find their best version of themselves by giving them the tools to be mentally sound, physically active and healthy. I also believe that diversity provides insight into the needs to my motivation and bringing in different ideas leads to better problem solving. Having a relationship of respect and good communication amongst my colleagues and patients is important to me.
About my practice
I am a motivated and passionate optometrist with more than a decade of experience. I practice full scope optometry and especially enjoy treating glaucoma, diabetes, and dry eyes. I take the holistic and comprehensive approach and would treat my patients as if I was treating my family. I believe that I am compassionate and empathetic which allows me to connect with my patients. I enjoy getting to know my patients and look forward to building that relationship for many years to come.
How I thrive
Thriving means keeping myself healthy mentally and physically in order to take care of everyone. I like to take power walks, jog, practice hot yoga, HIIT exercises, garden, make home improvements, eat, and travel (pre-COVID). Since being a mom I enjoy time to myself once in awhile with a cup of coffee and listening to audiobooks under the sun (and of course while wearing sunglasses to protect my eyes).
My office
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My provider type
OptometristsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Appointments
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Mandarin Chinese Appointment Line/Cancellations
- 1-888-886-1398 (toll free)
- Provider offers services at multiple medical facilities; schedule availability may vary by location.
Contact information
- After-hours advice
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Appointments
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Appointments/information
- 1-800-800-7990 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Provider offers services at multiple medical facilities; schedule availability may vary by location.
My training, certifications and licensing
Professional school
Illinois College of OptometryJoined Kaiser Permanente
2018Active license information
License number
13438TLGLicense type
OptometristLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1013196302Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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