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James Mack Lancaster, MD

Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Revision, Knee Surgery

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About James Mack Lancaster, MD

Dr. Mack Lancaster specializes in the treatment of injuries and disorders of the hip and knee. He performs a large volume of hip and knee replacement surgery and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and is involved in research in the field of joint replacement. He was certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1986 and recertified in 1994 and 2004. Dr. Lancaster performed the first minimally invasive hip replacement done at Baylor University Medical Center and frequently performs minimally invasive joint replacement techniques for both hip and knee. Dr. Lancaster received a bachelor's degree in zoology from the University of Tulsa, where he was an All-Conference defensive tackle and a member of the Academic All-America football team. Though drafted by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, he chose instead to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at North Carolina Baptist Hospital/Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem. He has been a physician member of Orthopedic Associates of Dallas since 1984. He is a member of numerous medical organizations, including the Dallas County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, Texas Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American Association of Arthritic Hip and Knee Surgeons.

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LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
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Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - Great West Open Access PPO-Open Access
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Cigna - Great West POS
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Cigna - Great West PPO
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Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
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PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Background

Education
  • Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1979)
  • Internship: General Surgery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1980)
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1984)
Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, James Mack Lancaster, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (189) for James Mack Lancaster, MD

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Apr 26, 2023
He is the best, apt was fast, to the point and very pleasant
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Apr 26, 2023
Best doctor. He is very professional and he is kind. He listens to the patient
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Apr 26, 2023
Very good explanations and "comforting" style
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Apr 26, 2023
The office staff was very courteous and friendly. Dr. Lancaster was awesome, to the point and very open and aboveboard.
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Apr 26, 2023
Very informative and caring
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Apr 24, 2023
He really pay attention in what I want and need.He is awsome!!
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Apr 21, 2023
Always professional and thorough.
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Apr 21, 2023
I felt very comfortable talking to Sr. Lancaster. He didn't make me feel that he was rushing to his next patient. All my questions were answered and he proposed several treatments. Excellent!
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Apr 21, 2023
Took his time to explain the surgery including my history of blood clots. Very caring physician.
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Apr 20, 2023
Completely satisfied
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Apr 19, 2023
He has replaced both of my hips over the last 10 years and there have not been any issues. He has also replaced my sisters left knee as well and there have not been any issues.
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Apr 19, 2023
Excellent & professional forMy surgeries.
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Apr 19, 2023
Very attentive to my issue and concerns.
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Apr 16, 2023
He was very informative and to the point with my diagnosis.
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Apr 7, 2023
QUICK AND TO THE POINT
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Apr 5, 2023
He's very thorough explains to the patient what is going on , does not appear to be in a hurry ,overall I'll definetely refer him to my family and friends and I've talked to his other patients and highly recommended
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Apr 5, 2023
Dr Lancaster is very thorough and caring.
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Apr 5, 2023
Easygoing and patient with my questions. Explained my X-rays
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Apr 5, 2023
I really liked Dr Lancaster he made me feel very comfortable
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Apr 1, 2023
Very professional
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Mar 31, 2023
Fair
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Mar 29, 2023
The wait time was not long. He was friendly, answered questions and explained procedure so I understand.
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Mar 29, 2023
Dr Lancaster is so
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Mar 25, 2023
Great!
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Mar 24, 2023
Mr Lancaster was extra patient with my grandmother and showed true concern with her well being
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Mar 24, 2023
He is the best
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Mar 19, 2023
It was good and he explain my options.
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Mar 17, 2023
Kind, not rushed, took time to explain things
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Mar 17, 2023
Great
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Mar 17, 2023
Great doctor
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Mar 15, 2023
The best. Period
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Mar 15, 2023
I received very good care
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Mar 15, 2023
Great experience.
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Mar 5, 2023
Very quality practice. I have had 2 total hip procedures with this provider and very satisfied with the results.
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Mar 5, 2023
Professional, kind, answers all questions, explains and describes your issue completely
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Mar 4, 2023
Best ever. He changed my life by fixing both knees.
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Mar 3, 2023
He made me feel like I was his only patient that day! Excellent and knowledgeable doctor!
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Mar 2, 2023
Professional, answered my questions and concerns. His level of experience and skill was a great comfort as I had the complication of partial paralysis in one leg. Everything went very well
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Mar 1, 2023
He is the absolute BEST
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Mar 1, 2023
Professional, very attentive, answered questions I had
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Feb 27, 2023
Really like Dr. Mack Lancaster
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Feb 26, 2023
Have been seeing Dr. Lancaster for years and am always very happy with his care
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Feb 24, 2023
Dr. Lancaster was attentive, knowledgeable, and concise. Those are traits I expect and appreciate in a doctor.
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Feb 24, 2023
Very patient and seems to really care about me. He answered all the questions my daughter and I asked with appropriate and much appreciated humor
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Feb 24, 2023
The physician explained every detail of the surgery. He was also kind and caring in allowing me to state if Inwas ready for the procedure. When I forgot to ask about pain management he came to the scheduling office himself, instead of sending the MA back to ensure what medications I was taking. He was humble in asking me if I would want to try an alternative surgeon in the office. As a medical provider as well I know that he was willing to make a finacial sacrifice to allow someone else to perform my surgery. I am so impressed with Dr. Lancaster. I work with physicians on a daily basis for the last 26 years and have been a chronic disease patient since I was 2 years old. So I have seen a lot of doctors. He is absolutely on my favorite, kind, and caring MD list.
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Feb 22, 2023
Have referred several people. He's the best!
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Feb 20, 2023
Great
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Feb 19, 2023
Dr. Lancaster was on time, kind to listen to my mother's long story about her 1944 spine surgery. I think he would have kept a good distance from her if she had not motioned for him to come closer. It was difficult to hear his words bc of his mask. It would have been nice if he had introduced the assistants when he walked into the room. They were not wearing nametags. One was taking notes, the other seemed bored (leaning on the desk during the office visit). After getting an additional set of xrays, Dr. L explained that my mother's pain was bursitis not arthritis and again was kind to answer my mother's question about the difference between the two problems. He thoroughly described the good condition of her hips and that her pain was truly coming from the stress on the R side bc of the scoliosis problem. Gave her treatment options. She chose to try PT first and then will return for an injection if PT doesn't resolve the pain.
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Feb 17, 2023
Highly knowledgeable
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Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Lancaster is kind, professional and totally exceeded my expectations ! I had excruciating pain In my knee and could not walk without a cane. I left his office pain free and with a diagnosis and a plan.
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Feb 12, 2023
To the point and seemed to really care about the patient
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Feb 10, 2023
I had a long wait to see him for a short time
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Feb 9, 2023
Dr. Lancaster has done partial knee replacement on both my knees in the last year, and is Excellent at what he does!!!
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Feb 9, 2023
Highly competent and very compassionate
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Feb 8, 2023
Knowledge and compassion.
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Feb 7, 2023
Very clear about the need for the procedure as well as what the procedure entails.
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Feb 6, 2023
Visit was on time and I felt the exam was thorough. I had the opportunity to ask questions, and was treated very well.
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Feb 1, 2023
He is very professional & excellent at what he does.
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Jan 28, 2023
He is very knowledgeable
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Jan 22, 2023
Great experience
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Jan 21, 2023
Very caring and very professional
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Jan 21, 2023
Very kind , sent me to specialist for problems he saw on x-rays.
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Jan 20, 2023
Dr Lancaster is the very best. So caring and so patient.
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Jan 20, 2023
He's a great surgeon. He listens and there's no pressure to do anything. He has a first rate team be hind him. My husband and I believe in his ability.
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Jan 20, 2023
He was a lot more friendly than my first visit last year.
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Jan 20, 2023
Very understanding - took time to answer questions
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Jan 19, 2023
Anticipating my hip surgery
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Jan 19, 2023
Friendly, familiar with physical problem and easy to talk with.
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Jan 18, 2023
Thorough yet succinct
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Jan 18, 2023
He offers choices
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Jan 18, 2023
Very laid back. Did not encourage any particular solution
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Jan 16, 2023
Good
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Jan 15, 2023
Dr Lancaster was very attentive & informative.
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Jan 14, 2023
Well run facility. An open discussion with Dr. Lancaster
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Jan 11, 2023
Very nice and the wait time was superb
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Jan 6, 2023
Excellent exceptional physician, surgeon and person. I have happily found a most experienced dicot. I could not be mor please and am singing his praises to all. Thank you!
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Jan 6, 2023
He's a genius
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Jan 6, 2023
Friendly, quick service.
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Dec 23, 2022
Very compassionate and knowledgeable. He also included me in the decision-making process of my care.
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Dec 23, 2022
Excelent personal
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Dec 22, 2022
I had a great outcome
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Dec 21, 2022
I was happy with my experience with the exception of experience with 2nd Xray technician.
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Dec 21, 2022
Looked my knee and listened to my concerns and provided answers that met my expectations
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Dec 21, 2022
Was recommended by my PCP, was very impressed with how he demonstrated what my issue was and how to rectify it in the future .
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Dec 16, 2022
He was very kind and explained me how to take care and the treatment of my pain. Very knowledgeable and experienced.
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Dec 14, 2022
Dr Lancaster is the best!
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Dec 9, 2022
Dr. Lancaster is the best knee doctor! I wouldn't go to any other doctor for my knee replacement!
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Dec 9, 2022
Excellent customer service
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