Summary

Michael J Lucherini MD MS has more than 18 years of experience in private practice.Dr. Lucherini was raised in Massachusetts and received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Brown University in 1987. During his undergraduate training, he also spent a year studying abroad at the University of Bologna, Italy. He then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine where he received both a Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Bio-Chemistry in 1992 and a Doctorate of Medicine in 1994. He then brought his family to Arizona and began a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and Phoenix Children's Hospitals in 1998.After completion of his training, Dr. Lucherini entered private medical practice and became owner and founding physician at the Arizona Institute of Medicine & Pediatrics, PLC in Mesa, Arizona. Over a 15-year span at AIMP, he and his partners built a thriving medical practice with more than 11,000 active patients. In 2004, he pioneered an innovative way to provide Direct Access Medicine to his patients, and in 2013, he began practicing Direct Access Medicine exclusively at his new practice at Summit Medicine and Pediatrics, PLC in Mesa, Arizona. The support for this new approach to his medical practice - from patients, other physicians, and the community at large - was so overwhelming that he has now partnered with experts to form Medicus Network LLC, a business with national impact to provide administrative, operational, marketing and consulting services to physicians who wish to establish or transition to Direct Access Medicine.Dr. Lucherini is fluent in Italian and Spanish and is proficient in American Sign Language. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, baseball, the music of Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme, and all things related to J.R.R. Tolkien. He and his wife, Mary Ellen, make their home in Mesa, Arizona.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks German, English
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center
  • 64 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Lucherini has 2 locations

Summit Medicine & Pediatrics

6828 E Brown Rd Ste 102Mesa, AZ 85207
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Summit Medicine and Pediatrics

6828 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85207

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Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad C I F A S Escuela De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Lucherini

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Avesis
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optum Health
  • Summit Community Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Lucherini has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Lucherini has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Lucherini's NPI number is 1518922566.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Michael Lucherini's office located?
Dr. Michael Lucherini's office is located at 6828 E Brown Rd Ste 102, Mesa, AZ, 85207.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Lucherini affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Lucherini is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Lucherini?
You can find contact information for Dr. Michael Lucherini here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Michael Lucherini speak?
Dr. Michael Lucherini speaks German and English.
Does Dr. Michael Lucherini accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Michael Lucherini has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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