Dr. Catherine Lucas completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2006 and remained at UAB as Assistant Professor of Dermatology the following year. She performs complete skin examinations and specializes in the detection and treatment of skin cancer. Dr. Lucas provides general medical and surgical dermatology, as well as cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Catherine Lucas completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2006 and remained at UAB as Assistant Professor of Dermatology the following year. She performs complete skin examinations and specializes in the detection and treatment of skin cancer. Dr. Lucas provides general medical and surgical dermatology, as well as cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Catherine Lucas was born and raised in the small town of Quitman, Louisiana. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Louisiana Tech University. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine, graduating summa cum laude, from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In 2003, she moved to Alabama, completing her Internal Medicine internship at the Baptist Health System in Birmingham, where she was named 2003 ‘Intern of the Year’. Dr. Lucas completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2006 and remained at UAB as Assistant Professor of Dermatology the following year. She has practiced dermatology in Denver, Colorado and Jackson, Tennessee and in 2014 The Jackson Sun Readers’ Choice Awards named her Best Dermatologist for 2014.
In late 2014, Dr. Lucas moved to Tuscaloosa and joined Alabama Dermatology Associates. She has enjoyed developing lasting relationships with her patients and their families. She takes pride in providing excellent dermatologic care to her patients, caring for them with kindness, compassion and respect. She loves the variety that dermatology brings, treating all ages, a wide range of dermatology conditions, while also offering cosmetic treatments and medical grade skin care. She performs complete skin examinations and specializes in the detection and treatment of skin cancer. Dr. Lucas provides cosmetic services, filler injection.
In her free time, Dr. Lucas enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, traveling and cheering on the Crimson Tide!
Services Performed:
- General medical and surgical dermatology
- Cosmetic Dermatology

Delightful personality paired with exceptional medical knowledge.
Dr Lucas is the very best! She treats you with such kindness and goes over everything with you, just makes you feel special and informed on everything! She deserves more than 5 stars!
Great visit with Dr. Lucas. She assessed my issue and took care of it immediately. Very knowledgeable and competent. Very nice and friendly.
Best doctor anyone could have
You can tell Dr. Lucas loves her job, she spends so much time explaining what she’s doing. Also a shout out to front office staff and nurses.
Dr. Lucas and staff are kind and thoroughly explain the treatment plan.
Seems cordial, efficient, and thorough.
Medication very high though but glad I got to see her again and staff
Always a pleasurable experience even if she points the can at you several times.
Very thorough. Answers every question. Makes sure you understand. Doesn't rush.