George R. Luck, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) Associate Program Director | Professor of Anesthesiology and Director of Professional Education for Simulation Center
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
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Boca Raton Campus | RD01 Room 105
George R. Luck, M.D.
Biography
George R. Luck M.D., is Professor of Anesthesiology and Director of Professional Education for the Simulation Center.
Dr. Luck has been responsible for the medical cases that are implemented in the Simulation Centers. He has taken the lead to develop, implement, evaluate and revise scenarios and protocols for the simulation activities. He has served as a preceptor for the participants in training, and records and analyzes the feedback from the sessions. Dr. Luck brings extensive experience as an Anesthesiologist and Palliative Care physician to the Center. He is an Professor of Anesthesiology at ÌÇÐÄVlog College of Medicine.
Education
- 1980: B.S.(Magna Cum Laude), Biology,Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1984: M.D., Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1984-1987: Internship/Residency, Charity Hospital (Tulane) Transitional
Work History
- 2011-Present: Chief of Department of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, Florida
- 2010-2011: Medical Director of Palliative Care program, Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton, Florida
- 2004-2008: Medical Director Palliative Care / Research, Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton, Florida
- 1990-2000: Director Comprehensive Center for Pain Management,Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton, Florida
- 1988: Affiliate Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesia, University of Texas
Scholarly Activity
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Kirk, T.W, Luck, G.R. Dying Tax Free: The Modern Advanced Directive and Patients Financial Values. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management March 2010;39: 605-609.
Professional Affiliations
- ABA Anesthesia
- AAHPM Palliative / Hospice Medicine
- ABA- Hospice/Palliative Medicine
- American Pain Society
- Florida Pain Society
- Florida RSD (CRPS) Association President (94-95)
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- ASRA American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists
- ISIS International Society of Injection Specialists
- AAPM American Academy of Pain Management
- Selected as Chief Resident 2 years
- Selected Best Doctors in South Florida (Chosen by fellow physicians 1998/2001)
- Listed in Guide to Top Doctors
- Consultant Television Show ABC-20/20 , Topic Pain Management
- Teaching in Excellence Award-UM/ÌÇÐÄVlog School of Medicine