About
Dr. Evan Lu is a board-certified internist and Fellow of the American College of Physicians, elected to that distinction in 2013. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with distinction. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
In 2000, Dr. Lu joined the faculty of the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He rose to Assistant Professor of Medicine in 2008 and continues as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine today. He holds staff appointments at both Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lake Forest Hospital. He served on leadership and quality oversight committees across the hospital system. Over many years of teaching, he earned numerous teaching awards from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His clinical career spans nearly 30 years of internal medicine practice.
Education & Training
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison (graduated with distinction)
Residency
Residency in Internal Medicine, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Fellow of the American College of Physicians (elected 2013)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lu right for?
Dr. Lu is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive, relationship-driven primary care. His nearly 30 years of internal medicine experience make him well-suited for patients managing complex or chronic conditions. Patients who value academic rigor and deep clinical expertise will find his background reassuring. His panel of 50 families allows him to deliver thorough, unhurried care to each member.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Evan Lu is a board-certified internist with nearly 30 years of internal medicine experience. He trained at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed his residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He joined the Feinberg School of Medicine faculty in 2000 and holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine today.
Yes. Dr. Lu holds board certification in internal medicine. The American College of Physicians also elected him as a Fellow in 2013, a distinction recognizing his clinical expertise and contributions to the field.
Dr. Lu serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He joined the faculty in 2000 and has earned multiple teaching awards from the university over the course of his career.
Dr. Lu holds staff appointments at both Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lake Forest Hospital. These affiliations give him strong connections to specialists and hospital resources across the Chicago area.
Dr. Lu focuses on adult primary care and internal medicine. He is particularly well-suited for patients with complex medical histories or multiple chronic conditions who benefit from a physician with deep clinical and academic experience.
Dr. Lu served on leadership and quality oversight committees across the Northwestern hospital system. That background gives him a thorough understanding of how to navigate complex medical situations and coordinate care effectively on behalf of his patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026