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Yixi Lu, DPM
Accepting new patients
Provider

Yixi Lu, DPM

Specialties
  • Podiatry
  • Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Limb Salvage
NPI1356716138
LanguagesEnglish
Philosophy of care

Dr. Lu takes a personalized approach to care, tailoring treatments to each patient's individual needs and health goals.

Expertise

Dr. Lu possesses advanced expertise across multiple podiatric care areas with experience in both clinical and academic settings. He specializes in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle procedures, external fixation, diabetic wound care, and limb salvage, with a strong focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques.

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Key takeaways
  • Yixi Lu, DPM — Podiatrist at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA.
  • Sees patients at East LA, Tarzana, and Valencia.
  • Focus areas include surgical reconstruction, external fixation, diabetic wound care.
  • Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Background

Advanced training in podiatry.

Dr. Lu possesses advanced expertise across multiple podiatric care areas with experience in both clinical and academic settings. He specializes in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle procedures, external fixation, diabetic wound care, and limb salvage, with a strong focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Dr. Lu earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Ohio State University, Columbus, before pursuing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

  • Surgical reconstruction
  • External fixation
  • Diabetic wound care
  • Limb salvage
  • Minimally invasive surgical procedures
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Where this specialist sees patients.

Patient reviews

What patients say about Dr. Lu.

★★★★★4.97,500+ Google reviews
Dr. Lu is amazing. So glad I came here.
Karina Liu
Sherman Oaks, CA · 27 January 2025
Already in our care?

Returning LAOSS patients — start here.

Whether you're calling for a refill, a follow-up, or you're still in the recovery window after a procedure with Lu, the path is short.

Already a patient?

Call our office — a real person answers.

Call (323) 264-7600 during business hours for prescription refills, follow-up appointments, or questions about your care. We don't have a patient portal — every concern reaches a real team member.

  • Refills, work/school notes, and result questions — handled by phone
  • Same-day callbacks for anything time-sensitive
  • Bilingual English / Spanish on every line, every office
  • Call (323) 264-7600 — open Monday through Friday
Post-op questions?

After Your Surgery — read this first.

Our post-op guide covers what's normal in recovery, when to call us, and when to go straight to the ER. Honest information, no marketing fluff.

  • What pain, swelling, and bruising should look like day-by-day
  • Red flags that mean call the office — and red flags that mean ER
  • Wound care, weight-bearing, and PT timing for every common procedure
  • Open the guide at /after-your-surgery/
After-hours emergencies: call our main line at (323) 264-7600 and follow the prompts. For life-threatening symptoms — chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness, suspected infection with high fever — go to the nearest ER and have them call us.
Common questions

Yixi Lu, DPM — FAQ.

  • Yes — Dr. Lu is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
  • Dr. Lu sees patients at our East LA, Tarzana, and Valencia offices. Call (323) 264-7600 if you'd prefer a specific location.
  • Dr. Lu focuses on surgical reconstruction, external fixation, diabetic wound care, limb salvage, among other podiatry services.
  • LAOSS is in-network with most major PPO, HMO/IPA, and government plans — including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Health Net, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Kaiser Permanente, LA Care, Tricare, and 100+ HMO/IPA networks. See our full insurance directory at /insurance/, or call (323) 264-7600 to verify your specific plan. Out-of-network and self-pay welcome.
  • Book online via the appointment widget, or call (323) 264-7600 — our team will route you to the right office based on your zip code and Dr. Lu's clinic schedule.
Ready when you are

Book with Yixi Lu.

Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call us or book online — we'll get you on Yixi's schedule.

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