Dr. Wayne B. Lucas, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Wayne B. Lucas, who serves patients in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Dr. Lucas is a gastroenterology physician at Pinehurst Medical Clinic Primary Care – Heather Glen in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

With over three decades of experience in the medical field, he specializes in gastroenterology-related conditions and endoscopy procedures. This includes colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, liver disease, and celiac.

Pinehurst Medical Clinic offers a broad range of primary and specialty care services to the Sandhills region of North Carolina. The physicians and other health care professionals at Pinehurst Medical Clinic share a commitment to patient-centered care utilizing the latest advances in medical technology. This combination of leading edge medicine and deep compassion for the people they serve has been a hallmark of the Pinehurst Medical Clinic since 1952 and is one reason why they are a recognized healthcare leader in the Moore County, Lee County, Cumberland County communities, and the surrounding six counties.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Lucas graduated with his Medical Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1992. He then went on to perform his internship and residency at Boston City Hospital, followed by his fellowship in gastroenterology at Boston University Medical Center.

Subsequent to his training, the doctor attained board certification in gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

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