Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste 265, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Donald Lucas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Lucas is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Infantile Pneumothorax, Chromosome 13q Duplication, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Lucas is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery) and Surgery General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Pediatrics

Board Certifications

Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery)
Surgery General Surgery

Fellowships

University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

Hospital Affiliations

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

UCLA Pediatric Surgery
200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste 265, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants: A Randomized Trial
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donald J. Lucas

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donald J. Lucas?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Donald J. Lucas by calling their office at 310-206-2429. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Donald J. Lucas a top-rated expert for Biliary Dyskinesia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald J. Lucas is classified as an Advanced expert for Biliary Dyskinesia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Donald J. Lucas specialize in?

While Dr. Donald J. Lucas is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Biliary Dyskinesia, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Donald J. Lucas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Donald J. Lucas has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Biliary Dyskinesia. You can view a list of Dr. Donald J. Lucas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Donald J. Lucas accept my insurance?

Dr. Donald J. Lucas accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-206-2429 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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