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Dr. Lucas Returns To Pulaski
Posted on November 19, 2009
Hillside Hospital officials announced today the return of general surgeon, Dr. Todd Lucas to the medical staff. “It is with great pleasure that I announce Dr. Lucas’ return to our staff and surgical team,” said hospital CEO, Jim Edmondson. “A surgeon of his caliber is truly a compliment to our hospital and community.”
Dr. Lucas graduated from Vanderbilt University and later graduated with highest honors in 1996 from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. Following medical school graduation, he entered into a general surgery internship at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital where he also completed his residency.
Dr. Lucas was awarded the Brian A. Dorman Award for publication during his residency. He also served as chief resident of general surgery during his last year. In 2001, he began service in the United States Army as a general surgeon. Dr. Lucas was stationed at Ft. Jackson, SC, but also served in deployments to Macedonia and Iraq. During his one year tour in Iraq as a general surgeon with the 240th Forward Surgical Team, Dr. Lucas was awarded the Combat Medical Badge for provision of medical care under fire.
Dr. Lucas performs general and laparoscopic surgeries including gallbladder removal, hernias, colonoscopies, breast surgeries, in office vasectomies, the removal of skin cancers and moles, as well as a full range of other general surgery procedures.
Dr. Lucas’ will open his practice on December 1st and will share an office with orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Richard Taylor. The office is located at 204 Hillside Drive in Pulaski. For addition al information, call 363-3514.
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