meet our team
Marie Katrina Lu, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Tagalog
Q&A with Dr. Lu
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Winnie The Pooh - I love being chill and just eating my worries away
What is your favorite children's book and why?
A Little Spot of Emotion by Diane Alber because it acknowledges how important every child's feeling are and helps teach them recognize and navigate through their emotions.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Children's Doctor Kit
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My greatest inspiration are my husband and children. They make me want to strive harder to make the most out of life. They ground me but also open up my eyes to all possibilities the world has to offer.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Golf, swimming, and spending time outdoors with my husband and 3 boys.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
My love for children and my easy and outgoing personality. My drive to make a difference knowing how much impact children have on the future.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I am very personable and usually takes time to know patients well. I am very easy going and makes patients and parents feel comfortable. I am very used to working with underserved community and also adjusts easily with the affluent ones. I am all about growth so new innovations in and out the clinic/medical field, I can easily learn and adjust.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Breastfeeding Support
Adolescent Medicine
Cebu Doctors' University Hospital Philippines - Medical School (2008 - 2012)
Florida Medical Association
very fast.
Omg love the the staff in doctor very fast ..they have a great staff in they going to make sure they have everything you need..they took all 4 my kids at one time in I was in and out
Subrina W.
they take care of my babies with the best care.
They have the most helpful and friendly staff ever! never had an issue with them, and they take care of my babies with the best care.
Aaliyah R.
I’ve never met a doctor who interacts with the kids so much!
My girls saw dr Lu I think, but omg! I’ve never met a doctor who interacts with the kids so much! She sang to my girls and let them put the thing on the ear scope, she talked through everything she did with them. I will never recommend another doctor or pediatric place than Pediatric Associates! Pls pls take your babies here, they are amazing!!!
Chloe H.
The staff there treats us like family.
The staff there treats us like family 💕
Felicia B.
The staff and Dr Lu were amazing!!
The staff and Dr Lu were amazing!! They got my grandson in quickly. Dr Lu made us feel like we were only patient by not rushing us. She was very attentive and answered all questions with a beautiful smile. I highly recommend Pediatric Associates.
Carolyn A.
Dr Lou was very energetic and friendly and helpful.
The staff was very friendly and Dr Lou was very energetic and friendly and helpful 😀
Linda B.
my husband even asked why they can’t just be a family practice.
Best pediatric office I’ve ever been to! From the desk clerks to the nurse to the amazing no shaming but says it like it is doctors! I wouldn’t take my kids anywhere else! My husband even asked why they can’t just be a family practice that’s how good they are!!!! Highly recommend for first time moms and anyone who cares about their kids.
bare E.
Always a good visit with Dr.Lu.
Always a good visit with Dr.Lu
Lisa H.
everyone was very thorough and kind.
everyone was very thorough and kind!
Tara P.
make sure my baby grows to be a strong man.
Love this place. Glad they have a great team to make sure my baby grows to be a strong man!
Mr. M.
We love this office.
DR Assi is great and all of the staff there is super helpful and very friendly always! We love this office.
Amanda L.
Wonderful, pleasant and caring staff and doctor.
Wonderful, pleasant and caring staff and doctor. Thank you! ☺️
Danielle
Staff continuously create a welcoming environment and make parents and children feel comfortable.
Great staff in the Daytona Beach location! Staff look to resolve issues instead of immediately stating why an issue can't be resolved, unlike the front desk clerk at our primary location! Staff continuously create a welcoming environment and make parents and children feel comfortable. Keep up the Great work!
Danyale W.
We got in immediately.
We got in immediately & staff & Dr. Assi were as nice and friendly as ever!
Lynn W.
the clinic is clean.
Nurses were nice, the doctor was okay. I went in for the first time for my child's ear infection, I wanted to bring up other concerns but he didn't want to talk about them, he said another time. I thought it was rude. It wasn't busy, the clinic is clean.
Silvana
other then that it was a 10/10 experience.
Great staff, very friendly. Was seen extremely fast after arriving even after arriving a few minutes after appointment time. The entrance can be a bit hard to find your first time there other then that it was a 10/10 experience.
Matthew A.
From the front desk to the back staff, they’re amazing at helping me and my daughter with any medical needs.
The medical assistant there provides such excellent care to my child and her health care needs. From the front desk to the back staff, they’re amazing at helping me and my daughter with any medical needs. Shout out to the medical assistant, she’s great at rooming, vitals, immunizations, and conversation alone. Thank you for everything ladies and providers 😌
Tatiana G.
friendly staffs and doctors.
It was great very efficient we were always in and out friendly staffs and doctors
Yoniquea G.
good experience.
My child has been a patient here for many years. He has always had a good experience e every time.
Sharo H.
we will see y'all on our next visit.
Me and both of my kids love the Doctor's and Staff at the Pediatric Associates Doctor Offices .They are very nice in kind people they all take pride in they'er work. Thank y'all so much for taking good care of my kids and we will see y'all on our next visit
Elaine U.
very fast.
Omg love the the staff in doctor very fast ..they have a great staff in they going to make sure they have everything you need..they took all 4 my kids at one time in I was in and out
Subrina W.
they take care of my babies with the best care.
They have the most helpful and friendly staff ever! never had an issue with them, and they take care of my babies with the best care.
Aaliyah R.
I’ve never met a doctor who interacts with the kids so much!
My girls saw dr Lu I think, but omg! I’ve never met a doctor who interacts with the kids so much! She sang to my girls and let them put the thing on the ear scope, she talked through everything she did with them. I will never recommend another doctor or pediatric place than Pediatric Associates! Pls pls take your babies here, they are amazing!!!
Chloe H.
The staff there treats us like family.
The staff there treats us like family 💕
Felicia B.
The staff and Dr Lu were amazing!!
The staff and Dr Lu were amazing!! They got my grandson in quickly. Dr Lu made us feel like we were only patient by not rushing us. She was very attentive and answered all questions with a beautiful smile. I highly recommend Pediatric Associates.
Carolyn A.
Dr Lou was very energetic and friendly and helpful.
The staff was very friendly and Dr Lou was very energetic and friendly and helpful 😀
Linda B.
my husband even asked why they can’t just be a family practice.
Best pediatric office I’ve ever been to! From the desk clerks to the nurse to the amazing no shaming but says it like it is doctors! I wouldn’t take my kids anywhere else! My husband even asked why they can’t just be a family practice that’s how good they are!!!! Highly recommend for first time moms and anyone who cares about their kids.
bare E.
Always a good visit with Dr.Lu.
Always a good visit with Dr.Lu
Lisa H.
everyone was very thorough and kind.
everyone was very thorough and kind!
Tara P.
make sure my baby grows to be a strong man.
Love this place. Glad they have a great team to make sure my baby grows to be a strong man!
Mr. M.
We love this office.
DR Assi is great and all of the staff there is super helpful and very friendly always! We love this office.
Amanda L.
Wonderful, pleasant and caring staff and doctor.
Wonderful, pleasant and caring staff and doctor. Thank you! ☺️
Danielle
Staff continuously create a welcoming environment and make parents and children feel comfortable.
Great staff in the Daytona Beach location! Staff look to resolve issues instead of immediately stating why an issue can't be resolved, unlike the front desk clerk at our primary location! Staff continuously create a welcoming environment and make parents and children feel comfortable. Keep up the Great work!
Danyale W.
We got in immediately.
We got in immediately & staff & Dr. Assi were as nice and friendly as ever!
Lynn W.
the clinic is clean.
Nurses were nice, the doctor was okay. I went in for the first time for my child's ear infection, I wanted to bring up other concerns but he didn't want to talk about them, he said another time. I thought it was rude. It wasn't busy, the clinic is clean.
Silvana
other then that it was a 10/10 experience.
Great staff, very friendly. Was seen extremely fast after arriving even after arriving a few minutes after appointment time. The entrance can be a bit hard to find your first time there other then that it was a 10/10 experience.
Matthew A.
From the front desk to the back staff, they’re amazing at helping me and my daughter with any medical needs.
The medical assistant there provides such excellent care to my child and her health care needs. From the front desk to the back staff, they’re amazing at helping me and my daughter with any medical needs. Shout out to the medical assistant, she’s great at rooming, vitals, immunizations, and conversation alone. Thank you for everything ladies and providers 😌
Tatiana G.
friendly staffs and doctors.
It was great very efficient we were always in and out friendly staffs and doctors
Yoniquea G.
good experience.
My child has been a patient here for many years. He has always had a good experience e every time.
Sharo H.
we will see y'all on our next visit.
Me and both of my kids love the Doctor's and Staff at the Pediatric Associates Doctor Offices .They are very nice in kind people they all take pride in they'er work. Thank y'all so much for taking good care of my kids and we will see y'all on our next visit
Elaine U.