Christopher A. Lucas, DO

08/10/2025

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08/06/2025

Dr. Christopher A. Lucas, D.O., is a board-certified internist and 11-time Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor award recipient (2014-2025), offering personalized MDVIP-affiliated primary care through Great Valley Medical Associates in Paoli, PA.

Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Dr. Lucas brings over [X] years of excellence in internal medicine. His MDVIP affiliation allows him to provide an enhanced level of care including:

- 30-minute unhurried appointments
- Same-day or next-day availability
- 24/7 direct physician access
- Comprehensive annual wellness program
- Personalized preventive health planning
- Limited patient panel ensuring individual attention

OPTIMIZED CARE COORDINATION: Dr. Lucas works to streamline your healthcare experience through multiple valuable affiliations. As a member of the Delaware Valley ACO, he helps coordinate care across specialists, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health services. His Paoli Hospital affiliation provides access to Main Line Health's electronic network, enabling direct specialist communication and efficient information sharing.

Dr. Lucas's technical expertise allows him to retrieve records from MyChart and multiple health systems, consolidating your medical information while keeping you informed. With your permission, lab results and care updates can be sent directly to your email.

The combination of Great Valley Medical Associates' four-physician practice support, MDVIP's personalized care model, Delaware Valley ACO's coordination framework, and Main Line Health network access creates a uniquely comprehensive approach to your healthcare.

Currently accepting limited new MDVIP patients. Traditional primary care also available through Great Valley Medical Associates. Schedule your complimentary consultation to learn how Dr. Lucas works to optimize your healthcare journey.

11/17/2023

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It is the size of a pill but you do not eat it. You put it in his shoe.

It makes him limp.

05/01/2023

https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-doctors/christopher-a-lucas-internal-medicine-117cc000272

Dr. Christopher A. Lucas is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor whose specialty is Internal Medicine and is located in Paoli, PA

12/16/2022

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07/31/2022

This is a very good explanation of what monkeypox is and how it’s spreading. Bottom line it’s in body secretions that are commonly spread during sexual activity. It causes painful lesions usually wherever the fluid goes including anogenital region oral cavity and skin.

There is no antiviral medicine for it. There is a vaccine and they have not mentioned any plans for a mass vaccinations because it’s mostly in the non-monogamous gay men population. It has spread to household members of these individuals however.

If I was on the dating scene and was about to have a new sexual partner I would use precautions such as condoms and have a frank discussion about whether or not the person is sleeping with multiple people and be aware of what their skin looks like.

Monkeypox virus, seldom reported outside African until now, https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2207323?emp=marcom&utm_source=nejmlist&utm_medium=ema...

07/25/2022

Dehydration can be avoided in this very hot summer weather by staying indoors in air conditioning and making sure you are well hydrated.

As always, check with your doctor if you were told to restrict potassium in your diet, or you are on a doctor prescribed fluid restriction. Otherwise, the following drinks are very good at rehydrating you:

1. Water
As you can imagine, water is one of the best drinks to fight dehydration. Drinking water throughout your workout helps replace the water you're losing by sweating. It's also key to drink when you're not feeling well. And, no matter where you are or what you're doing, you'll probably be able to find a glass of water.

2. Electrolyte-Infused Water
Water with electrolytes. When you're dehydrated, you're depleted of electrolytes that help your kidneys function—drinks like Smartwater and Trader Joe's Alkaline Water Plus Electrolytes can come to the rescue and ward off a headache or other mild dehydration-related issues.

3. Pedialyte
Pedialyte is an advanced, medical-grade hydration formula containing the key electrolytes potassium, sodium, and chloride designed to restore your body's sugar and electrolyte balance. Good for both children and adults, Pedialyte gets you on the fast track to feeling better, especially when you're sick with a stomach flu or other illness.

4. Gatorade
A favorite of athletes and workout warriors, Gatorade is chock full of electrolytes—but it's also high in sugar. Sugar, in this case, is not all bad: it's actually helping your body absorb the electrolytes more efficiently. Plus, Gatorade does have an option with less calories and sugar called G2 for those watching their sugar intake.

5. Homemade Electrolyte-Rich Drink
With the right ingredients, you can whip up your own electrolyte-infused drink. The key is including sugar, salt, and plenty of water. This delicious lemon-ginger electrolyte drink recipe calls for ginger, lemon, lime juice, agave, sea salt, and mineral water.

6. Watermelon
It's not a drink, but watermelon is 92% water. Any time you eat watermelon, you're getting water and a hefty dose of vitamin A, vitamin C, and electrolytes.

06/03/2022

What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox explained:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWEj4J9cu7Y&t=645s

Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram explains what monkeypox is and the current treatments. See all Dr. Seheult's videos at: https://www.medcram.com(This video was r...

04/26/2022

Honored to serve :)

04/19/2022

I borrowed this from a friend. Wise advice for us all in these trying times.....

03/30/2022

Hello everyone.

I have been receiving many questions regarding the 2nd COVID -19 booster.

Bottom Line:

I do recommend strongly considering a booster dose if you are over 50 or if you are under 50 with certain medical conditions (see list at end of this email) that put you at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 get a 2nd COVID booster with either Moderna or Pfizer vaccines four months after your last vaccination or booster dose.

Discuss with your doctor and ask what he or she recommends.

Also, If you received the J and J vaccination series more than four months ago, you should strongly consider getting a booster vaccination with either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine (not another J and J vaccination.)

As before, if you have not received any Covid vaccination the majority of Doctors strongly encourage you get it.

Always discuss with your doctor.

You can get it at CVS
by clicking on the link HERE:

COVID Vaccine - Walk In COVID 19 Vaccine & Vaccine Schedule | CVS Pharmacy
COVID Vaccine (COVID-19 Immunization Updates) | CVS Pharmacy
Let CVS help guide you through everything you need to know about the coronavirus vaccine. Get all your questions answered and learn how to schedule your vaccine online or through the CVS Pharmacy® app.
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MORE DETAILS IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE:

Yesterday the FDA approved a 4th Covid Vaccination (2nd Booster dose) with either Moderna or Pfizer vaccines in anyone over 50 regardless of the state of immunocompetency.

This is based on data from a retrospective cohort study from Israel where they included all members of Clalit Health Services, aged 60 to 100, eligible for the second-booster.
Mortality due to Covid-19 among participants who received the second-booster was compared with participants who received one booster dose.
A total of 563,465 participants met the eligibility criteria.
Of those, 328,597 (58%) received a second-booster dose during the 40-day study period.
Death due to Covid-19 occurred in 92 second-booster recipients and in 232 participants who received one booster dose (adjusted hazard ratio 0.22; 95% confidence interval 0.17 to 0.28).
This study demonstrates a substantial reduction in Covid-19 mortality by the second-booster in eligible subjects.

Subgroup Analysis by Age Group:
Among participants aged 60 to 69, death from Covid-19 occurred in 5 of 111,776 participants in the second-booster group and 32 of 123,786 participants in the first-booster group (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.16; 95% CI, 0.06 to 0.41; P

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01/19/2022

Free Covid Tests - four per family (one time deal.)

https://www.covidtests.gov/

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.