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Dr. Rene Lucas, MD

Dr. Rene Lucas, MD

Pain Management*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rene Lucas, MD is a pain management specialist in Sun City, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Core Institute Specialty Hospital and Banner Boswell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 91 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (91 reviews)

Practice

10494 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 102 Sun City, AZ 85351
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lucas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lucas

4.9

91 ratings, 64 with a written review
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Apr 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Apr 17, 2025
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Apr 16, 2025
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Mar 31, 2025
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2025
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Great Doctor – Mar 26, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Karen C – Mar 20, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Morales Sherrianna – Mar 14, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Terry Curren – Mar 13, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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No results
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Abilene Rhodes – Mar 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2025
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Judy Toledo – Jan 08, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Dec 28, 2024
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 10, 2024
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Oct 23, 2024
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Oct 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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About Me

care philosophy

Rene A. Lucas, MD is a double board certified physician in pain medicine as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation

biography

Rene A. Lucas, MD is a double board certified physician in pain medicine as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of painful conditions of the entire spine. Dr. Lucas most recently completed...read more
  • Pain Management

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Ucla Rehabilitation Services|vet Affairs Med Ctr-w La, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Ucla San Fernando Valley

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Arizona Desert Hand Therapy Services10494 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 102 Sun City, AZ 85351
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Michael F. Esber Dpm PC14520 W Granite Valley Dr # 210STE Sun City West, AZ 85375
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The CORE Institute

The CORE Institute-North Phoenix18444 N 25th Ave Ste 210 Phoenix, AZ 85023
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    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions
The CORE Institute - West Phoenix9321 W Thomas Rd Ste 205 Phoenix, AZ 85037
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Sleep Healthcenters9305 W Thomas Rd Ste 305 Phoenix, AZ 85037
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
The CORE Institute - Sun City West14520 W Granite Valley Dr Ste 210 Sun City West, AZ 85375
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • The Core Institute Specialty Hospital

    6501 N 19th Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85015
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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  • Banner Boswell Medical Center

    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd
    Sun City, AZ 85351
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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  • Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

    14502 W Meeker Blvd
    Sun City West, AZ 85375
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

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