Michelle Lu, NP

Primary Care Practitioner (PCP)

Michelle is a Primary Care Practitioner at Patina, where she cares directly for her patients while leading a collaborative care team that includes Nurse Champions and Health Champions. Michelle works hand-in-hand with her patients to identify their values, goals and preferences, which in turn allows them to lead in their own care. As a Primary Care Practitioner, Michelle values honesty and transparency. She encourages her patients to tell her exactly “as it is” rather than what they think she wants to hear – an approach that allows Michelle and her patients to make the best decisions together about their care journey.

Michelle has a unique perspective on what it means to age gracefully and with dignity, as she was raised by her grandparents while her own parents were in school. She joined Patina because she believes that exceptional care is based on trust and individual choice, and her goal is to use her clinical training and compassion to support her patients in making the best decisions for their health and well-being. Michelle trained at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, where she earned her MSN and BSN. She is also a licensed Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP) and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

Whether she’s running, hiking, or having a picnic, Michelle prefers to be outdoors in the sun. In her free time, she loves learning new skills and working with her hands, including everything from patching drywall to crocheting and sewing. She lives in Delaware County, where she loves being able to choose between going into town for food and community or driving to nearby parks and hiking with her family and their dog.

MICHELLE’S FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu

Are you looking for a provider who considers your total health and well-being, and helps with care navigation, coordination and more? Schedule a visit today – appointments readily available!

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