E. Michael Lucero, M.D. Joins Core Institute

E. Michael Lucero, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience, has joined The CORE Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. He specializes in adult reconstruction, joint arthroscopy and arthroplasty and orthopedic traumatology.

“I am excited to merge my practice and join a team of best-in-class surgeons and expand our services within the Valley, ” said Dr. E. Michael Lucero in the January 6, 2014 news release. “I have been in practice since 1993, and with The CORE Institute’s rapid growth and quality outcomes, I am honored to be part of a dynamic clinical team.”

A native of the Valley of the Sun, Dr. Lucero cared for patients with orthopedic needs in his private practice since 1993. He received his fellowship training in arthritis and joint reconstruction surgery from the Center for Arthritis and Joint Implant Surgery at the University of Southern California University Hospital and Rancho Los Angeles Amigo Medical Center in California. Dr. Lucero completed his orthopedic surgery residency and internship at Los Angeles County University of Southern California and earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Lucero received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, where he graduated summa cum laude.

Dr. Lucero told OTW, “I have been practicing orthopedics locally, in Arizona, since 1993. Since merging with The CORE Institute, I will continue to care for patients with orthopedic needs as well as patients in need of orthopedic trauma care at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. I chose to partner with The CORE Institute as they are a dynamic and progressive group working together with common goals and protocols. They are a cutting-edge group, looking at data, metrics, and results and always looking to improve quality. In these days, to be successful, we need to look at results and The CORE Institute has done a great job and I am happy to be part of the clinical team.”