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Patricia Lucey, MD

A member of Inova Medical Group

Board Certified Specialty: Dermatology

Clinical Interest: Melanoma, Skin Cancer

Years of Experience: 14

Gender: Female

Languages: English

Physician Group

Inova Schar Cancer Institute

  • 8081 Innovation Park Dr
    Level 5 - Chesapeake Clinic
    Fairfax, VA 22031-4867
    [Get Directions]
    571-472-1190

Tamjidi Skin Institute

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Hospital Affiliations

Biography

Dr. Patricia Lucey is a specialty care physician board certified in dermatology. She joined Inova Medical Group after graduating from residency. She completed a year-long fellowship in cutaneous oncology/melanoma at the Washington Hospital Center/Washington Cancer Institute, focusing on the detection and management of pigmented lesions, melanoma and other skin cancers.

Dr. Lucey initially became interested in pigmented lesions and melanoma because of a family history of melanoma. Early in her medical training she appreciated the importance of early clinical detection and regular full body skin examinations, which can be life-saving, especially in high-risk patients with many dysplastic nevi or with a personal or family history of melanoma. Her goal is to provide thorough cancer screenings while using the additional tools of dermoscopy and digital photography to prevent and catch melanomas at their earliest stages, while helping to educate patients and their families about the dangers of sun exposure, tanning bed use, and the importance of regular screening.

A native of Maryland, Dr. Lucey is excited to have returned to the DC Metropolitan area and currently resides in Arlington, Virginia with her husband and son. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, baking and gardening.

Awards/Associations/Appointments

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Women’s
  • Dermatologic Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society

Blog Posts

  • 10 Things You Need to Know About Sunscreen. May 26, 2017.
  • Health Tip: Preventative Skin Cancer. July 12, 2016.
  • Health Tip: Daily Dose of Sunscreen. July 12, 2016.
  • The Pandemic of Vitamin D Deficiency: How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough. January 13, 2016.
  • Background

    Medical Education:

    • George Washington University School of Medicine 2010

    Internship:

    • MedStar Washington Hospital Center Internal Medicine ( ) 6/1/2010-6/30/2011

    Residency:

    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dermatology ( ) 7/1/2012-6/30/2015

    Fellowship:

    • MedStar Washington Hospital Center Melanoma ( ) 7/1/2011-6/30/2012

    Board Certification:

    • Dermatology



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