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Title DPSI Quality and Patient Safety Officer
Department Dermatology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cancer Center
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Cutaneous Oncology
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Mohs Surgery
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Hair Loss
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Biography

About Jennifer Lucas, MD, MHCM

Jennifer Lucas, MD, MHCM, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. She was appointed to the Staff of Cleveland Clinic in 2010. Dr. Lucas is currently the Quality Improvement Officer for the Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute and Wellness Section Head and has served in numerous enterprise roles, including Associate Director in Regional Hospital Administration with a focus on quality and patient safety.

Dr. Lucas received her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University (Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine), where she graduated valedictorian. She completed both her residency in dermatology and a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. During residency, Dr. Lucas served as chief resident and House Staff Association president. Dr. Lucas also completed a fellowship in Quality and Patient Safety at the Cleveland Clinic. She most recently received her Master's in Health Care Management from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. 

She has specialty interests in the management of skin cancers, Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic dermatology and lasers, and residency and fellowship education, receiving teacher of the year numerous times. Dr. Lucas has a strong interest in quality, patient safety, wellness and burnout, and patient experience.

Dr. Lucas is active in many leadership roles at both the local and national level. She is currently the President of the Women’s Dermatologic Society and serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the American Academy of Dermatology. Additionally, she is a member of a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Lucas has authored numerous publications, and she has lectured on many topics including dermatology, dermatologic surgery, board review, leadership topics, and quality and patient safety at the local, national, and international level.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2009

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Health Care Management
Boston, MA USA
2023

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology
Cleveland, OH USA
2010

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Dermatology
Cleveland, OH USA
2009

Medical Education - Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Rootstown, OH USA
2005

Undergraduate - University of Akron
Akron, OH USA
2004

Certifications

  • Dermatology - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
  • Dermatology

Specialty Interests

Dermatologic Surgery, Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser Surgery

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 12/4/2022, Dr. Lucas has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

222 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

26 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Lucas is extremely good

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

My appointment was with Dr Lucas but she did not provide most of care or complete procedure, it was completed by fellow Dr Simpson. I wish Dr Lucas had provided more guidance in locating area and discussing before hand, see later feedback.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Very caring doctor. She my experience alot easier to get through. She was wonderful.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Dr. Lucas and the fellow doctor with her were very nice as was the nurse.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

Dr Djohan obtained the appointment after his consult

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

Have seen Dr Lucas numerous times. She is so skilled and always makes me feel relaxed.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Dr. Lucas is a good listener and explains things well.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024

My experience with Dr Lucas was great. I'm very happy with how my lip looks after having a sm skin cancer removed. Everyone was very nice also.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Both Dr. Lucas and Dr. Biro provided excellent care. They explained the procedure to me, and answered my questions. Dr. Biro stitched me up very neatly, I had no problem with the incision -- no pain and very little bleeding.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

My one concern is why are you not calling her Doctor? Another concern is on the instructions sheet it read Dr. J. Lucas. Under her name it said Dermatology. I would like to know is she a specialist in any field?

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

I will have my stiches out tomorrow, I have some questions for the nurse, maybe the doctor, so right now I can not answer the recommending question.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023

Overall, a very positive experience from doctor, fellow and nursing staff. Kudos to all!

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

Jennifer is just the best. This was the 5-6 Mose surgery I have had and she has done all of them. I just trust her period. Have recommended her to others.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Lucas is excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

3-way collaboration was great. Thank you, doctor & staff

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2023

Dr. Lucas was very nice and patient. I will definitely go back to her, if I ever have to go through the MOHS procedure again.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Dr. Lucas is behind her schedule, but I was the last patient she had on appointed day, It is understanding that whoever has the appointment at the end of the day, is usually behind their schedules.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Resident doctor is closely supervising by Dr. Lucas. Excellent performance.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Dr. Lucas embodies Excellence in her Profession, clinically and in her communication skills.

Reviewed on May 19, 2023

Dr. Lucas has performed surgeries on me for different types of skin cancers over the past few years. I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Lucas and her staff. I will continue to see Doctor Lucas for all my skin cancers in the future.

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

This was my second procedure with Dr. Lucas. She explains all aspect of the procedure as it is being done.

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

I have had multiple procedures performed by Dr. Lucas and her team. If I require addition work, I will have it performed there.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

The doctor did an excellent job explaining the procedure.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

Dr. Lukas was especially conscious of and concerned about any discomfort I was experiencing during the two MOS surgeries.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

Dr. Jennifer Lucas was cheery but professional as she oversaw the procedure that Dr. Paoia Barriena performed.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023

I was dissspoinyed that the assistant did the surgery. Dr. Lucas did watch.

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