Dr. Lucas T. Lenci, is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He completed his medical doctorate at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He served as president of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society. He completed his medical and surgical internship at Intermountain Medical Center in Utah. He completed his residency training at one of the top ophthalmology training programs in the country—the University of Iowa. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Lucas T. Lenci, is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He completed his medical doctorate at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He served as president of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society. He completed his medical and surgical internship at Intermountain Medical Center in Utah. He completed his residency training at one of the top ophthalmology training programs in the country—the University of Iowa. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
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I waited an hour past my appt time in a room which was at 8am when they opened, only to see him for 5 minutes. They should be more mindful of people's time.
Apr-2025
Very knowledgeable, pleasant and thorough.
Apr-2025
So professional and knows his stuff. He doesn't rush you and answers aanyone. questions. Would recommend him to anyone.
Apr-2025
It was a very pleasant and successful experience. I will recommend Missouri Eye Institute and Dr. Lenci.
Mar-2025
Great experience with Dr Lenci. Friendly professional
Mar-2025
Doctor was very efficient, personable and the entire staff were very patient-oriented, proficient, and highly organized.. overall I had a very positive experience.. Thank you all!
Mar-2025
Very professional and personable
Mar-2025
Answered all my questions. Very understandable explaining what he was doing as he examined my eyes.
Mar-2025
Trustworthy and great bedside manner!
Feb-2025
Very impressed with his "bedside manner".
Feb-2025
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Springfield
1531 E Bradford Parkway Ste 100 Springfield, MO 65804
Joplin
4500 E 32nd St Joplin, MO 64804
Dr. Lucas T. Lenci, MD, joined Missouri Eye Institute in 2019 as an anterior segment surgeon specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Chemistry at Drury University and his medical doctorate at the University of Missouri-Columbia. While at Mizzou, he served as president of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society. He completed his medical and surgical internship at Intermountain Medical Center in Utah.
Dr. Lenci completed his residency training at one of the top ophthalmology training programs in the country—the University of Iowa—where he served as chief resident and was awarded best resident teacher. He has published and presented many scientific articles and topics in ophthalmology. Before returning back home to the Ozarks, Dr. Lenci worked at a high volume surgical referral practice, Vision Surgery Consultants, in Wichita, Kansas. While there, he performed thousands of ocular procedures. He is passionate about restoring vision and has participated in surgical mission trips, most recently to Honduras, where sight to more than 50 patients was restored.
Dr. Lenci is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He serves on faculty at the University of Missouri-School of Medicine Springfield Clinical Campus. His specialty areas include modern cataract surgery (including laser-assisted cataract surgery), monofocal, multifocal, and toric cataract procedures, laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK), microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), corneal transplants (including DMEK and DSEK), and eyelid plastic surgery (Blepharoplasty).
In his free time, Dr. Lenci enjoys the outdoors, playing the drums at church and best of all spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Lenci grew up at Lake of the Ozarks. His family is from Italy and he speaks fluent Italian. He is excited and passionate about providing exceptional surgical eyecare to our community.
I waited an hour past my appt time in a room which was at 8am when they opened, only to see him for 5 minutes. They should be more mindful of people's time.
Very knowledgeable, pleasant and thorough.
So professional and knows his stuff. He doesn't rush you and answers aanyone. questions. Would recommend him to anyone.
It was a very pleasant and successful experience. I will recommend Missouri Eye Institute and Dr. Lenci.
Great experience with Dr Lenci. Friendly professional
Doctor was very efficient, personable and the entire staff were very patient-oriented, proficient, and highly organized.. overall I had a very positive experience.. Thank you all!
Very professional and personable
Answered all my questions. Very understandable explaining what he was doing as he examined my eyes.
Trustworthy and great bedside manner!
Very impressed with his "bedside manner".