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Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery
Harvard Medical School (1993)
Professional interests include: cancer, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), gastrointestinal cancer, and more.
3485 S. Bond Avenue
Portland, OR 97239

Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare.

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Office Locations

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road Mailcode L223a
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-4373
(503) 494-8884
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3485 S. Bond Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-4373
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Some issues Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 122
gastrointestinal procedures 47
minimally invasive procedures 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 162
gastrointestinal procedures 38
minimally invasive procedures 38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 93
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 183
gastrointestinal procedures 67
minimally invasive procedures 67

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 163
gastrointestinal procedures 49
hospital care 26
inpatient care 26
minimally invasive procedures 49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 116
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 202
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 121
gastrointestinal procedures 60
minimally invasive procedures 60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 20
Dementia 11
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 131
gastrointestinal procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 100
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 26
Dementia 19
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 117
gastrointestinal procedures 35
minimally invasive procedures 35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 110
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 15
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 94
gastrointestinal procedures 46
minimally invasive procedures 46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 77
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 96
gastrointestinal procedures 50
minimally invasive procedures 50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 129
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 12
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 18
Dementia 12
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 103
gastrointestinal procedures 32
minimally invasive procedures 32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 17
Dementia 13
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 70
gastrointestinal procedures 46
minimally invasive procedures 46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 126
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 19
Dementia 8
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 48
doctor visit 33
gastrointestinal procedures 70
minimally invasive procedures 70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 48

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 125
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2023

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 21
Dementia 11
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 51
doctor visit 52
gastrointestinal procedures 79
minimally invasive procedures 79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 51

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 129
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD in 2024

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Portland, OR were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 32
doctor visit 111
gastrointestinal procedures 48
hospital care 26
inpatient care 26
minimally invasive procedures 48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD.

Gender
Female 69
Male 56
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 101
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 11
Less than 65 34
65 to 74 52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 24
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1993. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1993)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2004)

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Surgery (2005)

Licensed In: Oregon

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 88 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kim Champion Lu, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $4,073 Da Vinci Surgical System
$4,073
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $179 ZERBAXA
$179
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd $53 Solesta
$53
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $2,709
Education $1,000
Food and Beverage $596

Biography

Dr. Kim Lu's specialty is colon & rectal surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Lu at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of clinical interest consist of colorectal surgery procedures, anal cancer, and colorectal cancer. He is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare. OHSU Healthcare reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Portland, OR. Dr. Lu attended medical school at Harvard Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Lu trained at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

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