Rimas V. Lukas, MD

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Primary Specialty

Neuro-Oncology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2002
Internship:
Cook County Health and Hospitals System - 2003
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2006
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2008

Languages Spoken

  • Lithuanian

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
  • United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties - Neuro-Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

669 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

59 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

59 Reviews

April 28, 2024

5.0

His personal attention to us

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April 28, 2024

5.0

He is friendly, professional, and trustworthy

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Very likely, he knows his stuff

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Explains thing clearly and makes the patient feel comfortable with the explanation.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lukas' sole focus is brain cancer, and he is clearly familiar with all the available treatments. He explains the various treatment options clearly and also gives me his recommendations. He presented my case to the tumor board, which recommended a [procedure], something my doctors in South Bend had not mentioned. I feel very lucky to be so close to such a first-rate facility.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lukas is fantastic.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Confident, flexible, professional, very knowledgeable, clinical trials were an option.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and explains things and doesn't rush

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Lukas talked to me in layman’s terms.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very thourough

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He is always so informative and takes his time explaining every detail!

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lukas is kinda caring, and knowledgeable.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Courteous and respect patients concern and questions. Very thorough with examination and puts patient at ease with ongoing health conditions.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

friendly and accommodating; very professional and took the time to discuss my options with me

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Great, Doctor.. listens , helpful , and smart

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Competent, warm and thorough.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He explains everything in easy to understand language with compassion and empathy.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Patient, listens and responds directly, knowledgeable

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lukas is brilliant which you want in a physician, but he also seems considerate. Here are two small things that indicated that. When he entered the room with his two medical students and saw that the chairs in the room were both occupied, he slid his exam chair over to one of the students so they could sit down, and he sat on the counter. Thoughtful. Plus, he seemed to take extra time with us since he knew we came all the way from Michigan. Both these small things impressed my daughter and me.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

We appreciate that Dr Lukas confers with his colleagues for [Patient's name] treatment. We appreciate the effort Dr Lukas made to get a new pacemaker for [Patient] so that [Patient] can have MRI's. We appreciate that Dr Lukas is willing to work with Dan's oncologist here in Fort Wayne for the admnistration of medication.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable provider

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Always has time to listen to your concerns. Discusses treatment plans so you fully understand your options.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lucas takes the time to explain the results of my MRI and answer any questions that I have.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

His patience with speaking and listening to clients

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January 08, 2024

5.0

he was very clears and informative

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lukas was very informative, thorough and listened to my concerns. Great bedside manner.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Approachable, knowledgeable and insightful.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very nice bedside manner, for right to the heart of the exam, is a great listener, engaged as I shared my story post COVID, as well as thorough in the overall assessment and plan.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Lukas listens to his patients and is very knowledgeable.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and answers are to down to earth and understandable.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

He’s very considerate, confident, and put me at ease every time I see him. I can’t think of a better provider!

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Very thorough

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November 28, 2023

5.0

He was prepared for the call, and you could tell he had reviewed [name]'s file. He was very patient as we figured out how to conference in a couple of other family members on the call and told us a couple of times, "take all the time you need". He didn't seem in a rush to get off the call, but carefully answered all our questions. He seemed very on top of things and had already followed through this morning by contacting the radiology department in St. Joseph like he said he would. So, preparation, good bedside manner, quick follow-through and knowledge of the disease [name] has made us very confident in him.

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November 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Lukas is great. He has worked hard to help me get treatment for my [specified] cancer. Thanks Dr. Lukas

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Caring to the patient

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November 20, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgable, humble and compassionate. He listens to our questions and provides very thoughtful responses based on his experience, expertise and concern.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Great dr

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and informative

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Smart, attentive, life saving.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Lukas is a kind and knowledgeable Dr that listened very well.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Kind direct collaborative

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He’s always one step ahead in recommending the best course of treatment. He takes time to listen to our concerns and answers all our questions.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

First time seeing him and he gave me more information than all of my other team of doctors combined.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

He listen's

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October 16, 2023

5.0

His medical background, experiences and continues interest in clinical study sums up his commitment to ongoing progress in enhancing his professional development in the field of neurology.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

He is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Outstanding doctor. Great personality

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Lukas is patient, knowledgeable, and is always willing to answer your questions. I feel as though I have made the right decision to be under his care.

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Talked easy to understand my cancer.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

I was impressed with his knowledge and maner with the patient!

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Good communication skills Does not rush you Thorough Kind

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Very kind and patient, he clarified all my doubts.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Lukas saved my life and always takes the time to explain everything while listening to my question!

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Lukas is calm, patient, and lets me talk.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Great doctor, personable.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He talks fast , to understand everything

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Trust his opinion

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September 06, 2023

5.0

I always appreciate when I can see and wspeak to Dr. Lukas. He’s such a great Oncologist.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • AstraZeneca
  • Bayer Corporation
  • Cardinal Health, Inc.
  • EBSCO Information Services
  • EBSCO Information Services
  • Elsevier, Inc.
  • MedLink Corporation
  • MedLink Corporation
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • Novocure, Inc.
  • Novocure, Inc.
  • Servier Pharmaceuticals

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