Rimas V. Lukas, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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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

Media

Languages Spoken

Lithuanian

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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837 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

40 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

40 Reviews

February 20, 2026

5.0

He explains everything and listens to my concerns

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February 16, 2026

5.0

He is an excellent communicator, involves me in decisions about my care and displays concern for me as a person.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

He's an excellent and caring doctor. He listens. He is available.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

We love Dr Lukas and his team. They take great care of me and he always takes the time to answer my questions and explain next steps.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He's a great doctor.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Knowledge accessible honest well-delivered info

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He has a plan and answers to all questions

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Lukas was great. He explained everything. He also took his time and did not make us feel rushed. (We do not get that at our local Doctor. His hand is basically on the door to leave minutes after he comes in.) We liked that he had reviewed and knew our situation. (Again, this does not happen down here) He answered every question we had. I really liked that each Dr came in to us. We did not have to go from Room to Room or Building to Building. Dr Williams and Dr Tate we great too.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He did a fantastic job of explaining my opinions and helped me work through them

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Professional

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November 12, 2025

5.0

He's gotten me through so much and always answers my many questions without feeling rushed.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lukas is an amazing doctor who takes his time with his patients. He is very thorough and genuinely cares about his patients.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Lukas had a plan from day one and has helped us through this difficult time

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Very thorough Brings in all the right professionals Studies your case and provides opportunities Leaves no stone unturned Fights for you Figures it out

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lukas listens, discuses all ideas, responds at all times. Day. Night. Weekends.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and explains thing clearly and he has A very helpful staff

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He is always very kind and friendly and takes time to answer all my questions

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Lukas is a very genuine and empathetic doctor who will take the time to listen to any questions and concerns and answer them thoroughly. The appointments do not feel rushed and he truly takes the time to make sure you understand everything. I would highly recommend Dr Lukas and his team to anyone, as they provide the most genuine care!

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Lukas and his resident Deep were a pleasure to meet and very professional. Dr. Lucas was very reassuring and explained everything in layman terms. Extremely personable and friendly.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lukas takes the time to answer all my questions and concerns. It does not matter what questions or how long it takes, he spends the time in his very professional.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

The Doctor was very knowledgeable about my case, he explained to me very clearly and detailed how we could treat my illness and as well all the options that we can consider for

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Very experienced and very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lucas took the time to explain that would be going on with our procedure or treatment, and also took the time to answer any and all questions. Is genuine care and concern or easy to see.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lukas took the time to sit with us, explain everything, and answer all of our questions. He has a positive aura around him at we couldn't be more pleased. We feel like we are in the right hands, without a doubt.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Smart, kind, open minded and does not give up.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, very personable and willing to answer all questions

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July 19, 2025

5.0

He's a great Dr with good bed side manners and patient dealing with terminal patients and families

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lukas is kind , considerate and smart. I feel he always has my best interests in mind. He has given me hope after a difficult diagnosis.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

I leave the visit very satisfied with the the conversation and direction of the care plan. I feel paid attention to and thought about

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Very clear and helpful articulation of options. Dr. Lukas spent almost an hour with us going over the issues.

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July 07, 2025

4.0

Ok

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Fantastic person. Spent time with me and my children who accompanied me to the appointment. Extremely knowledgeable.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

I didn't feel rushed in my appointment and he genuinely cares about his patients.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Professional, organized, thorough

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June 15, 2025

5.0

I have been seeing Dr.Lukas for over 5 years and trust him. He has great bedside manners and goes through the images with you. He listens and asks if you have questions. He is always smiling and just a great doctor.

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June 12, 2025

5.0

His intelligence, his knowledge of all the brain cancer types and treatments, and his empathy.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Professional, prepared, knowledgeable and thorough with information, answering questions and giving feedback.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

He is very kind and knowledgeable. He explains everthing in a way that I can understand. He is very thorough and spends the time needed for me to understand what os happening.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

He listens well

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, Inc.
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Curio Science
EBSCO Information Services
Elsevier, Inc.
MedLink Corporation
Merck & Co., Inc.
Novartis
Novocure, Inc.
OncLive
Servier Pharmaceuticals

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