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Paul Lucha Jr., DO, General Surgery, Portsmouth, VA

PaulAlbertLuchaJr.DOChief of Surgery

General Surgery Portsmouth, VA

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

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  • Office

    620 John Paul Jones Circle
    Portsmouth, VA 23708
    Phone+1 757-953-2464
    Fax+1 757-953-0845

Education & Training

  • University of New England
    University of New EnglandMA, Medical Education Leadership, 2008 - 2010
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital MRI
    Lehigh Valley Hospital MRIPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1994 - 1995
  • Kennedy Memorial Hospitals
    Kennedy Memorial HospitalsChief Residency, 1990 - 1991
  • Kennedy Memorial Hospitals
    Kennedy Memorial HospitalsResidency, 1989 - 1991
  • Metropolitan Hospitals-Parkview Division
    Metropolitan Hospitals-Parkview DivisionSurgical Residency , 1987 - 1989
  • Metropolitan Hospitals-Parkview Division
    Metropolitan Hospitals-Parkview DivisionSurgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    Rowan University School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1986
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
    Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityBS, Biology/Marine Biology, 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 1988 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State License 2022 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 1987 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Military Clinical Instructor 2008, 2009
  • In Omnia Paratus Teaching Award 2008
  • Surgical Teaching Award John S. Jordon, 2000, 2003, 2004
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Benign Adenoma of the Ampulla of Vater Presenting as Obstructive Jaundice.  
    Lucha PA Jr, and Abraham M., Military Medicine 1994; 159: 471
  • Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum: A case presentation and review of the literature.  
    Lucha PA Jr, JAOA 1996; 96: 364-365
  • Value of Carcinoembryonic Antigen Monitoring in Curative Surgery for Recurrent Colorectal Carcinoma.  
    Lucha PA Jr, Rosen L, Olenwine JA, Reed JF 3rd, Riether RD, Stasik JJ Jr, Khubchandani IT, Dis Colon Rectum 1997; 40: 145-14
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Complicated Colostomies, prevention and management. 
    American Osteopathic College of Surgeons Mid Year Meeting. Las Vegas, NV
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Current Medical and Surgical Management. 
    Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists; Palm Desert, CA
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy, what is the real difference? 
    2002 American Osteopathic College of Proctology Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL
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Professional Memberships