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Lucarelli, Richard Thompson, MD, FACEP

Language

English

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).


Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Pain Medicine

Areas of Expertise
Joint and Skeletal Disorders, Neuromodulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Disorder

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Medical School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham Women’s Hospital ‐ Emergency Medicine

Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center ‐ Interventional Pain Medicine

Research Fellowship
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ‐ Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

I have a lot of faith in Dr Lucarelli!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lucarelli is fantastic- this was my first visit and he made me feel comfortable and welcome right away, he did a great job of sharing his observations and thoughts on my exam and imaging, how that interplayed with my symptoms and then offered thorough education on his conclusions and recommendations based on the above. He was a great listener, took time to answer my questions thoughtfully, and was compassionate and down to earth. I scheduled several upcoming procedures with him because it was easy to trust his assessment and I know I'm in good hands.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lucarelli is the best pain management dr ever!

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent all around. His concern for me as a person was very apparent. He was sensitive to my issues and listened to all my questions and answered each with expertise, professionalism, and in a way that I could understand. I am so lucky to have him. I would recommend him to anyone.

5 out of 5 stars

He knew when he came in what was happening to me. It was great understood all of it

5 out of 5 stars

I look forward to my visit and I was very pleased with time and my new Dr is amazing. He provided options for me to manage my pain.I'm very happy to have met Dr Lucarelli and he was extremely helpful.

5 out of 5 stars

All people contacting me were excellent. Dr. Lucarelli is superb and what he does and in the way in which he interacts with people.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lucarelli is fabulous. Open to input and collaborative efforts not only with me but my other providers. Genuinely cared about my circumstances and my symptoms. Clearly empathetic and suberbly well informed.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lucarelli is always respectful and a good listener. He is always very good at explaining procedures available to me.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lucarelli was a caring and proficient medical professional

5 out of 5 stars

He was not quick to jump to giving me a shot. Suggested Tai Chi to help relax the muscles

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor asked me if I wanted to be sedated during the injections. I said yes. He clearly explained that I wouldn't be totally sedated but that I would need to get rides to the appointments

5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend Dr. Lucarelli to anyone who needs help! Very good experience! By the time I leave his office my pain is elevated!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lucarelli was excellent at describing the procedure as well as potential side effects as well as the need for this procedure to be done as quickly as possible.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Was a great listener and very kind and explained a lot to me about my Dx. And potential treatment.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lucarelli was exceptional. His bedside manner is compassionate and caring. His ease in coming up with an expert treatment plan in a time efficient manner is impressive. All components covered: options, procedure, risk, outcomes, etc. Highly satisfied.

5 out of 5 stars

The banter between myself and the provider put me at ease. They answered my questions and gave me plenty of information.


Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

After a long and painful journey that included a misdiagnosis and the related five months Of unnecessary and ineffective treatment, I spent over two hours with the doctor and his staff discussing in planning the final resolution to the ruptured disc in my back. Happily, there will be no surgical procedure and my treatment plan includes only an annual shots to alleviate the pain. The doctor and his staff were thorough and efficient, and answered my questions in detail yet simple language

5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend doctor Lucarelli to any patient who is experiencing pain pre or post surgery. I had cervical surgery and he helped significantly with the recovery to where I am no longer on medication or getting any further physical therapy. His biggest attribute is his experience and the fact that he does not push you into anything but just gives you all their information and supports your decision I have a great deal of respect for him and his staff Pete M.

4 out of 5 stars

I found Dr. Lucarelli to be professional with good bedside manners. He immediately made me feel comfortable. He is knowledgeable and throughly explained x-rays, treatment options and answered questions to my satisfaction. I plan to continue to use Dr. Lucarelli.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lucarelli is a highly skilled, kind, and caring physician who uses his procedural expertise to target the root cause of pain, instead of just masking symptoms with medications. Highly recommend!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lucarelli has good interview skills and true caring for me as a patient. I recently had an appointment with Dr Lucarelli for chronic pain in my lumbar area. My wife passed recently and his compassion and understanding off the charts. I will never forget this appointment and the comfort he provided how to acknowledge the stress of grieving. Good guy!

1 out of 5 stars

says you’re open until 5 online. you “forward calls at 4:30” and get when i called at 4:20 no one answered but the after hours emergency services. hartford healthcare continues to be the least efficient and poorest run health care scam.

5 out of 5 stars

I visited doctor Lucarelli today and right away he knew my issue. He discussed what kind of treatment i was getting and gave me some hope for my pain when i was about to stop seeing doctors. He was very professional as well as his nurse Michelle. I'm looking forward to this treatment...excellent Doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lucarelli is the best! He understands the pain that I have and he knows exactly what to do! I always feel better when I leave his office! Thank you Dr. Lucarelli!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Lucarelli took time to explain my condition and possible approaches to therapy.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lucarelli treated me for pain associated with spinal stenosis and a herniated disc. The results have been fantastic! I haven’t felt this good in 8 years. From the moment I stepped into the office for the first consultation to the end of the treatment process, Dr Lucarelli and the staff were respectful and welcoming. He has a wonderful bedside manner, listens intently to your issues, and explains in detail but with language you can understand, the treatment process. I very highly recommend Dr Lucarelli for pain management issues. His treatment allowed me to avoid surgery.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lucarelli is absolutely amazing! I went to Him in a tremendous amount of pain and he immediately pin pointed the issue, explained everything to me and set up the procedure. I was actually in denial that I could ever be free from the pain, But I feel so much better. Dr. Lucarelli gave me my life back! Absolutely amazing!

5 out of 5 stars

He took the time to learn my history, research my condition, and explained everything to me in detail. He's very personable and caring. It was a refreshing experience amidst a challenging healthcare system.

5 out of 5 stars

This doctor was fantastic! I see a lot of doctors and a few are as personable and detailed as Dr Lucarelli. He took the time and care to understand my condition, research my history, and explain everything to me in detail. It was a refreshing experience amidst a challenging healthcare system.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lucarelli eliminated my back pain in one visit! He is kind, caring, compassionate and has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very thorough, asks questions and listens intently when you are talking to him. He never makes you feel rushed and answers all of your questions. He is the best pain management doctor ever! I would highly recommend him!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lucarelli honestly cares about you and how you are doing. It's rare to find someone who listens. I told several physicians prior to him what I felt was wrong with me and everyone else ignored me and did what they wanted which produced no positive results. I am truly thankful for everything he did for me. I am now feeling better than I have in years and I believe he gave me my life back.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, CarePartners of Connecticut, Cigna Healthcare, Connecticare, Coventry, Health New England, Prime Health Services, United Healthcare, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc.

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

Covered by Financial Assistance policy.

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