Overview
Dr. Luker is originally from Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree in Ithaca, New York, followed by his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Following his education, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to complete an Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.Dr. Luker's guiding values for patient care are excellence, honesty and shared decision-making. A perfectionist in the operating room and the office, he is committed to making an accurate diagnosis, providing you with evidence-based information, and deciding with you what is best for you - taking into account your desires, expectations and special circumstances.As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Luker enjoys focusing on minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and knee and shoulder joint replacement. He is passionate about the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to the knee and shoulder joints. When he is not at work, Dr. Luker enjoys fishing, hunting, skiing, cycling and playing a lot of lacrosse.
Dr. Luker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenosynovitis.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
627 25 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
James Rose is an Orthopedics provider in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Rose is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.
Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Bjorn Irion is a primary care provider, practicing in Sports Medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Irion is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Concussion, Delirium, and Tenosynovitis.
Grand Valley Spine And Pain
Kirk Clifford is an Orthopedics provider in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Clifford is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteoporosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark G. Luker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark G. Luker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark G. Luker by calling their office at 970-242-3535. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark G. Luker a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark G. Luker is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Mark G. Luker specialize in?
While Dr. Mark G. Luker is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Mark G. Luker accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark G. Luker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 970-242-3535 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- OsteoarthritisDr. Luker isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Luker isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Luker isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Luker isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- SynovitisDr. Luker isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Luker isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Luker isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.