LuisWLuMD

Ophthalmology • Chandler, AZ

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Glaucoma Related, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Consultant at Eye Consultants of Arizona and Arizona Ophthalmology Specialists

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Office
845 E Warner Rd
Ste 101
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone+1 480-590-0505

Summary

Luis Washington Lu, M.D. is the head at Eye Consultants of Arizona, former Chief of Ophthalmology at the Pennsylvania Eye Consultants/Elk County Eye Clinic until 2014 when relocated to Arizona. Dr. Lu is a Cum Laude graduate of CH Peruvian University affiliate to Johns Hopkins, completing his Internship in 1976. After training in General Surgery, he finished his training in Ophthalmology at the HHC Division of Columbia University in New York, with rotations at the Arm Forces Institute of Pathology, Fellowship in Oculoplastic Reconstructive Surgery sponsored by the New York Oculoplastic Society, and Fellowship in Cornea and External Diseases at Columbia University. Former Clinical Instructor at the University of Pittsburgh, he trained dozens of international fellows in complex eye surgical procedures.

Dr. Lu is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, diplomate of the American Board of Eye Surgery, Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has received the AAO Achievement Award, the ASCRS Award, the Barraquer Award from the KMSG, awards from different ophthalmological societies.

He had further trained in corneal transplantation at Johns Hopkins, Harvard Medical School and University of Syracuse. He had received mentorship at the Microsurgery Institute of Moscow (Prof. Fyodorov) ,and Kyriu, Japan (Prof. Momose). He was the President of the Elk-Cameron Medical Society.

Dr. Lu has written 4 books in Ophthalmology, 20 chapters for books in the specialty, over 500 articles in Continuing Medical Education, articles, and designed instruments for modern cataract surgery.

He presently lives in Arizona with his wife of 45 years, Laura, proud parents of the Architect L. Michael Lu, and the future Dr. Andrew N. Lu.

The family has donated the Eye Unit for Children in Abancay, the waiting room for the Eye Department in Lima, the Eye Unit for Chincha, Peru, and the Free Clinic for the Needy at Rocky Point.

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins UniversityBS, Endothelial Corneal Transplantation, 2008 - 2008
Harvard Medical SchoolBS, Oculoplastic Surgery, 2001 - 2001
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1981 - 1982
New York Medical CollegeFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1980 - 1981
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Chief Residency, Ophthalmology, 1979 - 1980
New Hospital Lutheran HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1975 - 1977
Cayetano Heredia UniversityClass of 1975
Trujillo National UniversityBachelor, Biology, Cum Laude, 1966 - 1968

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 1978 - Present
AZ State Medical License 2008 - 2026
PA State Medical License 1982 - 2021
IL State Medical License 1981 - 1982
MD State Medical License 1976 - 1982
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America Top Ophthalmologist 2015
JI Barraquer Award 2012
Leading Physicians of the World Int Ass of Oph, 2011
Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2010
Award Peruvian College of Medicine, 2010
Illustrious Host of Azpitia 2009
Illustrious Citizen of Lima, Peru 2009
Honorary Professor C. Heredia Peruvian University, 2009
Teaching Award Peruvian Society of Ophthalmology, 2008
International Health Professional of the Year 2006 2006
Cambridge Who’s Who 2006, 2008, 2010
Academy Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005
Global Register’s WHO’S WHO 2005
United WHO’S WHO 2005-2006
“Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals" 2004
America’s Top Ophthalmologists 2004, 2006-2007, 2009-2010, 2012
“Society’s Doctor of the Year” International Society of Refractive Surgery, 2000
“Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals” 1999
“Who’s Who Among Outstanding Corporate Executives” 1998
“WHO’S WHO Among Outstanding Americans” US 1995
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Corresponding Member Colombian Society of Ophthalmology
Distinguish Professor Sociedad Mexicana de Catarata y Cirugia Refractiva
Corresponding Member Academia Peruana de Cirugia
Achievement Award American Medical Association
Honorary Member Peruvian Society of Ophthalmology
Physician’s Recognition Award (Seven times recipient) AMA
Achievement Award Peruvian College of Surgeons
Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology
Teaching Award Mexican Society of Ophthalmology
Teaching Award Colombian Society of Ophthalmology
Teaching Award Argentinean Society of Ophthalmology
Barraquer Award KMSG
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Reverse AcrySof Single-Piece implantation has surgical advantages
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Ocular Surgery News, 1/1/2003
Protocolo para pacientes con alergia al latex en cirugia de catarata
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Sociedad Colombiana de Oftalmologia, 7/1/2002
How would you treat this patient? Cataract surgery in a patient with previous keratorefractive surgery
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2002
Acrylic Intraocular Lenses in Children
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2002
How does the Retinal Thickness Analyzer work?
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2002
What is new in Ocular Medications?
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2002
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion: Today and tomorrow’s treatment
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
Intracorneal lens Perma Vision (Anamed)
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
Management of the epithelial flap in LASEK
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
How would you treat this patient? Subluxation in Pseudoexfoliation
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
What is new in retina?
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
LASEK
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
AquaLase
Lu LW, Arenas AC, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
Editorial
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
Lamellar Corneal Surgery
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
Refractive Surgery Revision of the Wavefront Analysis Systems
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
How would you treat this patient?
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
What is new in Technology?
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
What is new in medications?
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
What is new in medical treatments?
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
What is new in cataract surgery?
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
How would you treat this patient? Aseptic Endophthalmitis
Lu LW, Rev Ciber Oftal, 1/1/2001
Development Through Data Review Bottom Line
Lu LW, Bauer GP, Review of Ophthalmology, 9/1/2000
Novedades interesantes en material de cataratas en el ASCRS
Lu LW, Ophthalmology Times America Latina, 1/1/2000
Phacoemulsification In Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy
Lu LW, Ophthalmology Times America Latina, 1/1/2000
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Books/Book Chapters

Tratado de Pediatria
Chapter: Queratomicosis en Ninos.
Alzamora-Barrios B, Lu-Basauri LWEditors: Jaramillo A.2012
Tratado de Pediatria
Chapter: Uveitis en Ninos.
Alzamora-Barrios B, Lu-Basauri LWEditors: Jaramillo A.2012
Tratado de Pediatria
Chapter: Glaucoma Congenito.
Alzamora-Barrios B, Lu-Basauri LWEditors: Jaramillo A.2012
Tratado de Pediatria
Chapter: Catarata Pediatrica.
Lu-Basauri LW, Janer D, Alzamora-Barrios BEditors: Jaramillo A.2012
Pearls In Ophthalmology
Lu, LWJP, Lima2010
Pearls in Ophthalmology. Vol I. Cataract and Anterior Segment.
Editors: Lu LW.Lima, Peru2009
Cirugia Compleja de la Catarata
Chapter: LIOs en el Sulcus, Suturados al Iris y Suturados a la Esclera.
Lu, LWEditors: Alio J.2006
Cataract Surgery. The Highlights Collection. Volume I
Chapter: IOL Power Calculations in Routine and Complex Cases.
Lu LWEditors: Boyd S.2005
Advances in Ophthalmology
Chapter: Incisions.
Page 48 - 54Lu LW, Espaillat A, Arenas AC, Contreras FEditors: Garg A, Pandey S, Chang D, Papadopoulos P, Maloof A.Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi2004
Mehta’s book “The Art of Phacoemulsification”
Chapter: Phacoemulsification in Patients with Significant Astigmatism.
Lu LW, Arenas ACEdition Seco,2003
Dr. K. Hoffer book “IOL Power Calculations In Special Situations”
Chapter: Anterior Chamber Depth In IOL Power Calculations.
Hoffman RS, Lu LW, Fine IH, Packer M2003
Dr. K. Hoffer book “IOL Power Calculations In Special Situations”
Chapter: IOL Power Calculation After Incisional Refractive Corneal Surgery.
Hoffman RS, Lu LW, Fine IH, Packer M2003
Dr. K. Hoffer book “IOL Power Calculations In Special Situations”
Chapter: IOL Power Calculation In Triple Procedures.
Hoffman RS, Lu LW, Fine IH, Packer M2003
Dr. K. Hoffer book “IOL Power Calculations In Special Situations”
Chapter: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation In Refractive Lens Exchange With a Multifocal Intraocular Lens / In Prelex.
Hoffman RS, Lu LW, Fine IH, Packer M2003
Dr. K. Hoffer book “IOL Power Calculations In Special Situations”
Chapter: IOL Power Calculation In Planned Scleral-Sutured Lenses.
Villada JR, Lu LW, Javaloy J, Alio JL2003
Dr. K. Hoffer book “IOL Power Calculations In Special Situations”
Chapter: Keratometers.
Lu LW, Arenas AC2003
Dr. K. Hoffer book “IOL Power Calculations In Special Situations”
Chapter: Ultrasounds.
Lu LW, Arenas AC2003
Dr. K. Hoffer book “IOL Power Calculations In Special Situations”
Chapter: Corneal Topography.
Lu LW, Arenas AC2003
Mehta’s book “The Art of Phacoemulsification”
Chapter: Phacoemulsification in Patients with Previous Glaucoma Surgery.
Lu LW, Arenas ACEdition Seco,2003
Phacoemulsification
Chapter: Incisions.
Page 205 - 211Lu LW, Espaillat A, Arenas AC, Contreras F.Editors: Agarwal S, Agarwal A, Agarwal A.Jaypee Brothers, New DelhiEdition Thir,2003
“Phacoemulsification”
Chapter: Phacoemulsification in Patients with Significant Astigmatism.
Lu LW, Arenas ACEditors: L. Buratto.2002
Escola Paulista. Frequently Asked questions in Phacoemulsification.
Chapter: How to Avoid Miosis During Phacoemulsification.
Lu LWSao Paulo, Brazil2002
Escola Paulista. Frequently Asked questions in Phacoemulsification.
Chapter: My Phacoemulsification Technique.
Lu LWSao Paulo, Brazil2002
Escola Paulista. Frequently Asked questions in Phacoemulsification.
Chapter: Incisions.
Lu LWSao Paulo, Brazil2002
LASIK a book for my patients.
Editors: Lu LW, Lu LJ, Arenas AC.Lima, Peru2002
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Abstracts/Posters

Poster. Astigmatism Management with Toric IOLs in Cataract Patients.
Guarnieri A, Lu LW, Arias-Puente A, ASCRS, Boston, MA, 4/9/2010
Treatment for Interlenticular Opacification. Free paper.
Lu LW, ASCRS, San Diego, CA, 5/1/2001
The Ten Commandments of Keratomileusis (Poster).
Lu LW, Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. ASCRS-ASOS Meeting, San Diego, CA, 4/1/1995
Blepharoptosis: Surgical Correction by Anterior Levator Muscle Dissection, Advancement and Resection.
Lu LW, Malca CJ, Guibor P, XXV International Congress of Ophthalmology, Rome, Italy, 1/1/1986
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Lectures

Symposium: Management of Complicated Cases in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Chicago, IL - 4/21/2012
Clear Lensectomy for Hyperopia.
Abu Dhabi, UAE - 2/16/2012
Treatment for Extreme Hyperopia. KMSG. Challenging and Difficult Cases in Refractive Surgery.
Abu Dhabi, UAE - 2/16/2012
Frecuencia de Enfermedades Oculares Atendidas en un Servicio de Oftalmologia de un Hospital General. 2009-2010.
8/1/2010
Caracteristicas Epidemiologicas de Pacientes Operados de Catarata en el Servicio de Oftalmologia del Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza entre Enero 2008 y Julio 2010.
8/1/2010
Frecuencia de Patologia Oftalmologica en el Hospital Nacional Arzopispo Loayza entre Enero 2009 y Julio 2010.
8/1/2010
Panelist. Refractive Controversies.
El Salvador - 5/19/2010
MiniMonovision in cataract Surgery.
El Salvador - 5/19/2010
Panelist. Cataract surgery and IOLs.
El Salvador - 5/19/2010
Modern Evaluation Prior to Cataract Surgery.
Lima, Peru - 3/25/2010
Cataract Surgery in Previous Incisional Corneal Surgery.
Lima, Peru - 3/25/2010
Tecnis and ReZoom Multifocal IOLs.
Lima, Peru - 3/25/2010
In memory of Professor Dr. Carlos Argento.
Lima, Peru - 12/11/2009
The Best of 2009. The Best in IOLs.
Lima, Peru - 12/11/2009
Monovision or Multifocals.
Lima, Peru - 12/11/2009
Case Presentation.
Lima, Peru - 12/11/2009
The Mistery of Endophthalmitis.
Lima, Peru - 12/11/2009
Case Presentation and Discussion. Challenging Cases in Lens Surgery.
San Francisco, CA - 10/26/2009
Complications During Lens Surgery. Invited Instructor/Presenter.
San Francisco, CA - 10/24/2009
Lens Surgery and Special Situations. Senior Instructor.
San Francisco, CA - 10/24/2009
High-Risk Situations In Cataract Surgery. Chair PAAO Simposia.
San Francisco, CA - 10/24/2009
High Hyperopic Eyes. High-Risk Situations In Cataract Surgery. Presenter.
San Francisco, CA - 10/24/2009
Endophthalmitis. Intracameral antibiotics, is it necessary? Main lecture.
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 5/21/2009
Intraoperative complications. Video Symposium. Moderator. (Dr. Gullo)
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 5/21/2009
Decisions about Incisions. Cataract surgery complications. (Dr. Odoriz)
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 5/21/2009
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Other

Highlights of the ASCRS 2001 Annual Symposium. Intraocular Lenses. (CD-ROM)
Lu LW, Physician Education, Inc.
Boston, MA - 1/1/2001
Award: The best paper of the session. “Treatment for Interlenticular Opacification in Piggyback Intraocular Lens Implantation."
Lu LW
ASCRS 2001, San Diego, CA - 1/1/2001
European Ophthalmological Society: “Cataract Surgery after Previous Keratorefractive Surgery”. Brussels. Third Place.
Lu LW, Rapetti G
9/1/2000
Award: The best paper of the session. "IOL power calculation formulas.”
Lu LW
ASCRS 2000, Boston, MA - 1/1/2000
ASCRS Surgical Maneuvers: “Homoplastic Corneal Lamellar Transplant With The Use Of the Microkeratome” 1997 Runner-up. Oscar awarded
Lu LW
1/1/1997
External Levator Resection in Ptosis Surgery. Movie.
Lu LW, VIII Per Congress Oph
1/1/1980
Ocular Involvement in Collagen Diseases: Pathology. (Thesis)
Lu LW, Cayetano Heredia University
1/1/1975
ASCRS Quality Teaching: “Deciding My Phacoemulsification Technique” 1999 Runner up. Oscar Awarded.
Lu LW, Rapetti G
1/1/1979
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Professional Memberships

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