David S. Lu

Dr. David S. Lu serves as Professor of Radiology at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, where he holds key leadership roles including Chief of Cross Sectional Interventional Radiology and Director of the CT, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Program, and UCLA Liver Tumor Ablation Program. His clinical practice spans multiple UCLA-affiliated hospitals including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and UCLA West Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Lu's research focuses on interventional radiology techniques for liver cancer, pancreatic diseases, and tumor ablation. His clinical expertise includes radiofrequency ablation for primary and secondary liver cancers, hepatocellular carcinoma treatment, and advanced procedures like nephrostomy and ureteral stent placement. He maintains active programs in liver tumor ablation and high-intensity focused ultrasound technology.

• Specialized in diagnostic and interventional radiology for complex oncological cases
• Director of UCLA Liver Tumor Ablation Program targeting Asian patient populations
• Expertise in minimally invasive treatments for liver failure complications

His scientific contributions include publications on stereotactic radiation therapy outcomes for spinal metastases. Dr. Lu has received consistent recognition as a Super Doctor® in Southern California from 2023-2025.

• Super Doctors® Southern California (2023-2025)

Dr. Lu maintains active clinical practice across multiple UCLA facilities while directing specialized interventional programs. His multilingual capabilities (English, French, Mandarin Chinese) enhance patient care for diverse populations, particularly in liver disease treatment for Asian communities.