Christopher Lucas, DO, General & Vascular Surgeon

Originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, Dr. Lucas received his doctor of osteopathy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lucas completed his General Surgery residency at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center in Stratford, NJ and completed a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, MI. He is certified in both General and Vascular Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Dr. Lucas has practiced in Clarksville since 2003. He enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, classic car restoration, NASCAR and history.

Vascular Surgery
Dr. Lucas offers comprehensive evaluation and management of disorders of the circulatory system. He performs diagnostic studies, catheter-based procedures such as balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, stent and stent-graft placement and surgical repair or bypass operations. Common vascular conditions treated by Dr. Lucas include:

Carotid Artery Narrowing: Evaluation of the carotid arteries for atheroscierotic narrowing and Carotid Endarterectomy for stroke prevention.

Leg Pain: Evaluation of the extremities for narrowed or blocked arteries. Treatment options include medical management, non-invasive catheter-based procedures and surgical bypass operations.

Leg and Foot Ulcers: Evaluation and management of leg and foot ulcers due to arterial disease, venous disorders, edema and varicose veins.

Aneurysms: Evaluation and management of aneurysms including minimally invasive stent-graft and surgical repair.

Dialysis Access: Creation and long term management of dialysis access catheters, fistulas and grafts.

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Click here to watch Dr. Lucas discuss DVT and the latest treatment options.

General Surgery
Dr. Lucas offers a wide range of general surgery procedures including treatments of:

Breast Disorders: Complete evaluation, management and surgery for a wide range of breast disorders. Dr. Lucas performs minimally invasive as well as surgical biopsy procedures. Advanced breast cancer procedures include breast conservation options with lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node procedures, as well as mastectomy.

Hernia: Evaluation and management of all types of hernias including umbilical, inguinal, ventral and incisional with both minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures and open surgical techniques.

Gastrointestinal Problems: Evaluation and surgery, including scoping procedures of the GI tract for stomach, intestinal, colon and rectal disease.

Appendicitis: Office and emergency evaluation of abdominal pain for appendicitis. Both laparoscopic and open surgical techniques are used for appendectomy.

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Evaluation and management using minimally invasive laparoscopic and open surgery techniques.

Thyroid Disorders: Evaluation, biopsy and surgery of thyroid lesions, goiter and cancer.

Our Commitment
Dr. Lucas and his staff strive to provide patients with quality health care in a comprehensive, compassionate, comfortable and efficient manner. Patients will receive a thorough explanation of their medical condition and treatment options. Dr. Lucas and his staff are available to answer any questions you may have regarding your diagnosis and treatment.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lucas, call his office at 931-502-3700.