Lan Luu, MD, MPH

Medical Providers

Internal Medicine / Pediatrics and Co-Medical Director

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United States

About Me

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About Me

Specialties

Internal Medicine / Pediatrics

Why I Chose My Specialty

I chose my specialty because I value the opportunity to care for patients throughout their lifespan, meeting them where they are and supporting them through their unique care journeys. It allows me to build long-term relationships, understanding their health needs at different stages of life. I enjoy the continuity of care and the ability to support individuals and families through everyday health concerns as well as more complex challenges.

Languages Spoken

English, Vietnamese

Honors/Experience

Before becoming a physician, I worked as a mental health case manager at CUHCC, which equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities in a patient's care journey and the challenges of navigating healthcare systems. I also bring experience in quality and process improvement, having served on councils that focus on best practices in primary care and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Awards: Mary A. McEvoy Award for Public Engagement and Leadership 2012 (UMN).

Educational Institution Attended

University of Minnesota - Undergraduate, University of MN- Medical School, University of MN- School of Public Health for MPH, University of MN for Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency.

Professional Interests

My professional interests focus on providing complex care for both adult and pediatric patients, particularly in chronic disease management and addressing the health needs of immigrant and refugee populations. I am passionate about improving patient quality, safety, and overall care experience while actively working to address health disparities and promote health equity.

Additional Organizations That You Are A Part Of:

American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity.

Hobbies:

I enjoy creating craft projects with my Cricut machine, dabbling in photogrpahy and cooking Vietnamese food.

Farthest I've traveled from home:

Australia