
Overview
Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Lucas is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.
Dr. Lucas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
120 Hawthorne Park, Athens, GA 30606
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert P. Lucas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert P. Lucas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert P. Lucas by calling their office at 706-353-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert P. Lucas a top-rated expert for Sitosterolemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert P. Lucas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Sitosterolemia, 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. Robert P. Lucas specialize in?
While Dr. Robert P. Lucas is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Robert P. Lucas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert P. Lucas has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sitosterolemia. You can view a list of Dr. Robert P. Lucas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert P. Lucas accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert P. Lucas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-353-8700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- SitosterolemiaDr. Lucas isDistinguished. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Advanced
- Acute CystitisDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- AnemiaDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Familial HypertensionDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HypertensionDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- NecrosisDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- VertigoDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- BoilsDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Breast CancerDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- BullaeDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- CarbuncleDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- CellulitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic PainDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- CirrhosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- DeliriumDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Dissecting Cellulitis of the ScalpDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EmphysemaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Enlarged LiverDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp
- Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic
- Facial ParalysisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- FaintingDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Folate-Deficiency AnemiaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Folate-Deficiency Anemia.
- FolliculitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- GalactocoeleDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GoutDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- H1N1 InfluenzaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about H1N1 Influenza.
- HeadacheDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Heart FailureDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HepatitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- HyperhidrosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Hyperhidrosis.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Kidney StonesDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- LymphangitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- MelorheostosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Memory LossDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Morning SicknessDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Mouth SoresDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Mouth Sores.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- NephrosclerosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- ObesityDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- OtitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Otitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Peyronie DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Peyronie Disease.
- PneumoniaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- PustulesDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Pustules.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- SciaticaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Scrotal SwellingDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Scrotal Swelling.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- SepsisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- ShinglesDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- SinusitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- SpasticityDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Spirurida InfectionsDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Spirurida Infections.
- StrokeDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Tennis ElbowDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Testicular FailureDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- ThalassemiaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Thyroid StormDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- TinnitusDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Tinnitus.
- TMJ DisordersDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about TMJ Disorders.
- TorticollisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Torticollis.
- TracheitisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Wolcott Rallison SyndromeDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Wolcott Rallison Syndrome.

