Dr. Lucas is a top- notch doctor, able to interpret what those symptoms are saying, and let you leave feeling like
the Sun, the Moon and the Stars!!!

Submitted Jan. 28, 2024

I want to expand upon my previous rating herein, in response to the disbelief offered by others about numerous criticisms. I contracted Lyme in 1991 while in my late 20s. After consulting several others out of state I decided to see Dr. Lucas in late 2004 due to persistent illness. Having been prescribed lots of Doxycycline (2000-2004) I probably no longer had Lyme when I started seeing her but I did still have Babesiosis and had never been treated for it. I'd tested positive for both B. duncani and B. microti and Dr. Lucas successfully treated me successfully and quickly. By mid 2005 I had been feeling a lot better and received a call from Dr. Lucas to come in for an unscheduled appointment. I did so and found that Dr. Lucas wanted me to receive treatment with IV Rocephin for Lyme. I politely protested, saying that I was feeling much better after concluding the treatment for Babesiosis relatively recently. Dr. Lucas became irritated and insisted that I take the IV treatment. I relented and infused for 30 days with no good effect, then another 30 days at her insistence, also with no good effect. I insisted on suspending treatment after 60 days of it with no good effect. Dr. Lucas insisted that I would not "get better" but I'd already been feeling better before the Rocephin. Within months I began to feel worse than ever and I returned to the office. I was scolded of course but in the face of negative LUAT results and only trace antibody indications of previous Babesia infection, Dr. Lucas raised the specter of "reinfection" and began treating me for both Lyme and Babesiosis again. I continued to feel worse than I had prior to Rocephin treatment and reported that continually along with some specific new symptoms that had not been present prior to Rocephin. I developed subcutaneous nodules on my legs, increased GI problems, abdominal distension, daily headaches, muscle weakness and cramping and weight gain. Although Bartonella tests had been repeatedly negative, she continued to suggest that ongoing tick-borne illnesses were my problem and recommended treatment for Bartonella with Levaquin. I objected to taking Levaquin, citing fluoroquinolone complications, and I requested the alternate treatment ( rifampin & minocycline). Again, she insisted and became angry that I objected to the Levaquin; she refused to prescribe the alternative. This surprised me because Dr. Lucas seemed plenty concerned about prescribing Ketek, which I had taken (2005-2007) at her recommendation and she'd insisted on me signing a waiver each time it was prescribed. With no other choice I took the Levaquin and developed severe tendon pain in about three days. I had to stop treatment and she again refused the alternative treatment for Bartonella. Her staff let me know that she did not want me to continue consulting her; basically that I was dismissed. I didn't understand the underlying reason for several years until I discovered that I'd acquired bacteremia caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa during IV infusion with Rocephin. Pseudomonas is not sensitive to Rocephin and is in fact resistant to many common antibiotics. It is often acquired in hospitals by people receiving wide spectrum antibiotic treatment. It is a common hospital acquired infection that can also result from the use of urinary and venous catheters. Sometimes simple pseudomonas infections (UTI) can be treated with fluoroquinolones but bacteremia is generally treated with other anti-pseudomonals available only by IV. I realized years later that Dr. Lucas had actually been aware that my continued illness was not Lyme, Babesiosis or Bartonella but pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia caused by the treatment she'd recommended and I received under her care. Rather than diagnose and treat me for it she dismissed me so I left her care much sicker than when I came into it. I realize that this story will reveal my identity to those who know my medical history but I offer it freely because it's true and no one should be afraid of the truth. I've also learned that Dr. Lucas is not the only physician and her staff not the only staff that offer this kind of "care". I make a point of not putting up with it now that I'm more aware that there are more medical professionals than there should be lacking the best of intentions.

Submitted Oct. 15, 2018

Do not go to Dr. Lucas. She is rude...and her office assistant, Jan, is a bully. We spent thousands of dollars on treatment...and I am certain that all either of them care about is making money and overcharging you. They talk about other patients in a derogatory manner, they talk down to you rob you of all of your money. Although she was helpful in the treatment of advanced lyme...the emotional and financial abuse is truly not worth it. There are other lyme specialists and I highly recommend anyone else but Dr. Lucas and her horrible assistant, Jan.

Submitted May 26, 2016

I think she's terrific and I can't understand the poor reviews. I guess they are from folks just frustrated that they have a chronic illness. I've also never had a problem with her receptionist, Jan.

I'm almost 65 and take no prescription meds. I thank Dr. Lucas for her care and guidance. I pay out of pocket and have never regretted it.

Submitted April 1, 2015

I wanted to like her. I wanted her to help my wife get on the road to recovery from a long term illness. And the truth is, she may possess the knowledge to do so, however, we could not get past the demeanor of her or her office help. In 2014 to lack the ability or desire to fax/email results, answer questions or clearly define "fee schedule" ahead of services rendered, it leaves a lot to be desired. I find Dr. Lucas and her office assistant to be more concerned about money and less with helping or explaining anything to the patient. While I understand this is a business and we all work to make money, continually telling a patient about the financial end of things I have never encountered with a Dr. The average appointment with Dr. Lucas cost's over $450.00 - I would recommend asking for her charges and timetables ahead of services.

It also seems as though, as a patient, you are guided to their ART treatments, not covered by any insurance. When we didn't get the most comforting feeling about continuing with this Dr. we cancelled our appointment to review the blood tests received that day and see how we were going to proceed. The next day a letter from her office was sent indicating to stop anything we were directed from her office and stating it was obvious that were going elsewhere for care. This is a pretty bold assumption from a cancelled appointment. However, it did lead to the decision to not return. Upon contacting her office and asking for the ART treatment notes and other notes to be sent to primary care Dr. we were informed these had been shredded and since there was no need to retain them.

Maybe she is able to help with Lymes disease and she may be a fantastic Dr. However, in treating patients who have been suffering for years and being unwilling to assist in a road to recovery I can not recommend her for treatment.

This is my personal opinion, and everyone has their own. Keep in mind I'm not judging the person, just the services rendered.

Submitted Nov. 3, 2014

Dr. Lucas is a wonderful and caring doctor. I would highly recommend her to family members and friends.

Submitted Sept. 18, 2014

I saw Dr. L for 2 years. Her receptionist can be mean but I could deal with that. What I can't deal with is a Dr who is not up to speed on current treatment. Her treatment protocols are quite out of date compared to other Lyme docs who are the leaders in the field. I had to ask about supplements that are being used all over the country with good results and then she agreed with me. With Artemisinin she prescribes 3 week on and 1 week off. There are now studies that show after 3 days on, the stomach produces an enzyme that makes it ineffective. It should be 3 days on, 11 days off for best results. This is one example of her not keeping up with the times. I will say her prices are comparable to others. She always responded to my phone calls especially if I was having an emergency. I like Dr. L as a person but I think she needs to update her treatment plans. The new muscle testing that she is doing is a complete sham. Money making scheme. Be knowledgable before seeing her.

Submitted Dec. 18, 2013

I saw Dr. Lucas from 2004-2007. Her secretary was rude, and Dr. L was cold. I had contracted lyme 3 mos before first seeing her, not gotten correct treatment. The lyme had disseminated. Despite that, she treated me with antibiotics for the First 2 yrs. She finally started me on IV antibiotics in 2006, not until I'd lost a total of 6 mos work on 2 different jobs. By then, it was very difficult to treat. I finally was mostly free of the severe pain in all my muscles, especially neck, shoulders and back after 6 wks of antibiotics. She then stopped treatment after 2 more weeks. I relapsed in another 2-3 wks. She was distrustful that I relapsed. Then she wanted my to take a med for a co-infection, which was well known for causing tendon rupture. I refused to take it. I said let's try something else. She said I can't help you anymore. I spent a fortune, and have been w/o a lyme doc since then. Am in severe pain in muscles and all joints. I would never recommend her.

Submitted May 31, 2013

I just cancelled my appointment. A red flag went up when her rude office manager left me two voice mails a week prior to my appointment. Jan said if I didn't call back before COB (7 days prior to appt.) that she would take me of the schedule......THANK GOD I DID NOT GO HERE for my lyme LITERATE MD. I was about to shell out somewhere around $1500.00. $700.00 for the initial appt. and another 700-800 for IGENEX tests - so Jan said anyway.... UGH I agree Jan is a BULLY and I never even met her.....

Submitted April 3, 2012

I have been seeing dr. lucas for about a year now...and lets just say i dont feel any better then i did when i started. I dont feel she is very lyme literate. I have had several health issues arise from her treatment and everytime something goes wrong she pretends I am the only patient that she has seen have an issue. I have personally witnessed her and Jan talk about other patients in front of me and not in a good way. I feel so upset that I have waisted thousand of dollars. They are in it for the money and nothing else. Dr.lucas is not compassionate, and makes me feel like its my fault i am not getting better. I also believe she has treated me for coinfections that i never had to again get more money. I am now looking for a new lyme doctor and I hope you do too. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. I am just as sick as ever and thousands of dollars poorer. :( and by the way..jan is rude, and a bully. I dont think any patient should get treated this way. its disgusting!

Submitted Aug. 24, 2011