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Dr. Emmett Lucas, MD

Dr. Emmett Lucas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Emmett Lucas, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1989. He is affiliated with St. Francis Downtown. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

35 International Dr Greenville, SC 29615
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lucas is affiliated with St. Francis Downtown Greenville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lucas specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Lucas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lucas

3.5

20 ratings, 9 with a written review
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3 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Sep 26, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 28, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Oct 20, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gary – May 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Gail J Crain – Feb 21, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Herniated lumbar disc patient in Piedmont, SC – Aug 29, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Greenville, SC – Dec 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Jon Wheeler in Simpsonville, SC – Jul 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Emmett Lucas, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1989. He is affiliated with St. Francis Downtown. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Louisville School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Bon Secours Piedmont Orthopedics35 International Dr Greenville, SC 29615
1

Practice

Piedmont Orthopaedic Associates PA1050 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Francis Downtown

    1 Saint Francis Dr
    Greenville, SC 29601
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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