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Dr. Phillip Lucas, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
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Dr. Phillip Lucas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in East Providence, RI.
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Dr. Phillip Lucas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
East Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Phillip Lucas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in East Providence, RI.

About

Dr. Lucas graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1973 and completed a residency at Rhode Island Hospital Lifespan. Dr. Phillip Lucas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in East Providence, RI and has 52 years experience. Dr. Lucas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Lucas has experience treating conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbar Radiculopathy and Low Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lucas received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 103 times. Dr. Lucas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Lucas also speaks Portuguese. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Facet Blocks
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Scleroderma
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Options PPO
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    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
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    BlueCard PPO
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Tufts PPO
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    Cigna PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Ocpn-Uoi Inc.
    1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 457-1565
  2. 2 Rih Orthopedic Foundation Inc.
    2 Dudley St Ste 200, Providence, RI 02905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 457-1565
  3. 3 University Orthopedics Inc.
    1598 S County Trl Ste 100, East Greenwich, RI 02818
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 402-1033

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4.9
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Jul 02, 2025
Dr Lucas is one of the most qualified Most knowledgeable most patient and most understanding and most caring of any Doctor I have EVER encountered in my long life of 91 yrs !He listens and explains in detail his Prognosis. He walks you thru ever step of your visit! HE IS BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING WITH!Fr. Humbert Oliveira Cathedral Rectory30 Fenner street Providence RI!
— Jul 02, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rhode Island Hospital Lifespan
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Lucas communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Lucas offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Lucas offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Lucas have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Lucas offer weekend visits?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Phillip Lucas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lucas' profile.

Dr. Lucas frequently treats the following conditions: Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbar Radiculopathy and Low Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Phillip Lucas, MD is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Phillip Lucas, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI