Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Luk, Trauma Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Stephen Luk, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Luk completed his residency at Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, General Surgery; Scott & White Mem Hosp, General Surgery. He is a member of the Americal College of Surgeons, American Association for Surgery of Trauma, American College of Physician Executives, American Medical Association, and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Dr. Luk is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luk’s office.
Where did Dr. Luk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hartford Hospital, Trauma Surgery | University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Surgical Critcal Care
Residency: Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, General Surgery; Scott & White Mem Hosp, General Surgery | Polyclinic Medical Center | University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Tx A & M Univ Coll Of Med- College Station Tx
Is Dr. Luk board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Luk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Luk speak?
Dr. Luk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Luk treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Luk diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Luk. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins with Leg Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Ulcer
- Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83019: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as:
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Electrolyte Disorder
- Fluid Balance Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Which procedures does Dr. Luk perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Luk may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Luk's office.
Does Dr. Luk accept my insurance?
Dr. Luk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luk accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Luk in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Parkland Community Health Plan
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Luk's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Americal College of Surgeons
Member
American Association for Surgery of Trauma
Member
American College of Physician Executives
Member
American Medical Association
Member
Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Member
Awards
Hartford Hospital Medical Staff Humanitarian Award
Physician Recognition Award with Commendations
Top Surgeons in America
Baylor University Medical Center, Five Star Spirit Award
What is Dr. Luk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902909849.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luk
What is Dr. Stephen Luk's specialty?
Dr. Luk is a Trauma Surgeon near Dallas, TX. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Luk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Luk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luk is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Stephen Luk accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Luk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Luk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luk's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Luk?
Please contact Dr. Luk's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Luk have?
Dr. Stephen Luk is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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