Lisa Zhu, MD
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Lisa Zhu, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Encino Specialty Care |
15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 170, Encino, CA 91436
818-783-0004

About

Dr. Lisa Zhu is a board-certified general rheumatologist who practices in Encino. She enjoys treating the full spectrum of rheumatologic diseases, including Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Spondyloarthritis, Vasculitis, Myositis, Scleroderma, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia. She is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to all of her patients. 

Born and raised in San Diego, Dr. Zhu received her undergraduate degree from Harvard. She received her medical degree from UCLA, then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Stanford. She returned to UCLA to complete her Rheumatology fellowship. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, baking, and playing piano.
 

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center - Rheumatology, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 2018

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2015

Locations

UCLA Health Encino
San Fernando Valley

Encino Specialty Care

Cardiology| Cardiac Imaging| Allergy and Immunology +8 more specialties
818-783-0004
Fax:818-783-0007
Location Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
169 total ratings | 117 reviews
5.0
October 31, 2025
Wonderful
5.0
October 28, 2025
She is always caring and tries to help me with my issues. She offers me remedies such as physical therapy (or occupational therapy if hands) to relieve symptoms. She offers cortisone shots too, but I don't want them. She is definitely interested in trying to help me!
5.0
October 21, 2025
Follow up visit. Very attentive.
5.0
October 20, 2025
she is smart and thorough and quick. the explanation provided was detailed and technical but easy to understand and follow
5.0
October 17, 2025
Today was my first visit I drove two hours to established as a new patient My doctor was very thorough I really appreciate it all her thoughts and comments to help me feel the best I can feel I’m looking forward to be working with her
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