George R. Luck

George R. Luck, M.D. serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) Associate Program Director at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. He also holds the position of Director of Professional Education for the Simulation Center and Chief of the Department of Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. His academic appointment resides within the Department of Surgery.

Dr. Luck's educational background includes:

• B.S. (Magna Cum Laude) in Biology from Tulane University (1980)
• M.D. from Tulane University (1984)
• Internship/Residency at Charity Hospital (Tulane) Transitional (1984-1987)

His research interests center on end-of-life care, advance directives, pain management, and medical education. Dr. Luck has established himself as a leading voice in hospice and palliative medicine, with particular expertise in how financial considerations intersect with end-of-life planning and the evolving landscape of advance care documentation. His work bridges clinical practice with healthcare policy, especially regarding pain management education and opioid-related public health issues.

Analysis of Dr. Luck's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advance care planning, with increasing attention to health disparities and public health policy. His work spans clinical case studies, educational research, and policy analysis, demonstrating a commitment to improving end-of-life care through multiple avenues including medical education, patient communication, and healthcare system improvements.

Professional recognition includes:

• Best Doctors in South Florida (selected by fellow physicians in 1998 and 2001)
• Inclusion in Guide to Top Doctors
• Teaching Excellence Award from UM/FAU School of Medicine
• President of Florida RSD (CRPS) Association (1994-1995)

Dr. Luck has served as a consultant for ABC-20/20 on pain management topics and maintains active leadership roles in multiple professional organizations including the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Pain Society, and Florida Pain Society. His career demonstrates a strong commitment to both clinical excellence and medical education, particularly in the specialized field of hospice and palliative care.

His professional affiliations include the American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesia and Hospice/Palliative Medicine), American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists, International Society of Injection Specialists, and American Academy of Pain Management.