Dr. Lucarella was born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1957. She grew up in Princeton, NJ and ultimately graduated cum laude in biochemistry from Princeton University in 1975. She subsequently received her medical degree in 1983 at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, where she was recipient of the American Women Medical Association’s Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in Medicine. Dr. Lucarella’s internship and residency were completed at Boston University Hospital, followed by her cardiology fellowship at Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and the Philadelphia Heart Institute.
Following her cardiology fellowship, Dr. Lucarella completed a three year military commitment during the Persian Gulf War from 1988 to 1991. She was a Major in the US Air Force Medical Corps at Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center at Andrews AFB in Washington, DC where she served with honor as a staff cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services School of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Lucarella joined CCC in August 1991, bringing her expertise in nuclear cardiology and contributes to the continued success of the echocardiography, vascular and nuclear cardiology laboratories. She is board certified in cardiovascular disease, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.
Dr. Lucarella is currently the Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Morton Plant Hospital. She is extremely active in the support of community education programs, particularly in the area of women and heart disease. She has also participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign and enjoys preventive cardiology topics.
Dr. Lucarella is available to see patients at the Clearwater and Bardmoor offices.
Dr. Lucarella was born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1957. She grew up in Princeton, NJ and ultimately graduated cum laude in biochemistry from Princeton University in 1975. She subsequently received her medical degree in 1983 at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, where she was recipient of the American Women Medical Association’s Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in Medicine. Dr. Lucarella’s internship and residency were completed at Boston University Hospital, followed by her cardiology fellowship at Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and the Philadelphia Heart Institute.
Following her cardiology fellowship, Dr. Lucarella completed a three year military commitment during the Persian Gulf War from 1988 to 1991. She was a Major in the US Air Force Medical Corps at Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center at Andrews AFB in Washington, DC where she served with honor as a staff cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services School of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Lucarella joined CCC in August 1991, bringing her expertise in nuclear cardiology and contributes to the continued success of the echocardiography, vascular and nuclear cardiology laboratories. She is board certified in cardiovascular disease, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.
Dr. Lucarella is currently the Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Morton Plant Hospital. She is extremely active in the support of community education programs, particularly in the area of women and heart disease. She has also participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign and enjoys preventive cardiology topics.
Dr. Lucarella is available to see patients at the Clearwater and Bardmoor offices.
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I admire her knowledge and sincere help she offered me. She makes me feel, she really cares and wants the best fore me. She is a special Lady and doctor.!
Jun-2025
True compassionate professional
Jun-2025
Waited 40 mi. For appointment, besides that everything was fine.
Jun-2025
The best Dr. and person east of the Missippi.
Jun-2025
As usual, excellent, full professionalism and care for the patient.
Jun-2025
Very thorough and freindly
Jun-2025
She's a great doctor very personable we love her she used to be my husband's doctor so I've been knowing her for many many many years she's the best
Jun-2025
Excellent
Jun-2025
She is the best cardiologist I have ever had. Always so attentive to your issues and doesn’t stop until she gets to the bottom of your problems. She is top notch !
Jun-2025
She is always helpful and listens to you.
Jun-2025
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455 Pinellas Street Suite 400 Clearwater, FL 33756
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8839 Bryan Dairy Road Suite 300 Largo, FL 33777
Dr. Lucarella was born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1957. She grew up in Princeton, NJ and ultimately graduated cum laude in biochemistry from Princeton University in 1975. She subsequently received her medical degree in 1983 at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, where she was recipient of the American Women Medical Association’s Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in Medicine. Dr. Lucarella’s internship and residency were completed at Boston University Hospital, followed by her cardiology fellowship at Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and the Philadelphia Heart Institute.
Following her cardiology fellowship, Dr. Lucarella completed a three year military commitment during the Persian Gulf War from 1988 to 1991. She was a Major in the US Air Force Medical Corps at Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center at Andrews AFB in Washington, DC where she served with honor as a staff cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services School of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Lucarella joined CCC in August 1991, bringing her expertise in nuclear cardiology and contributes to the continued success of the echocardiography, vascular and nuclear cardiology laboratories. She is board certified in cardiovascular disease, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.
Dr. Lucarella is currently the Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Morton Plant Hospital. She is extremely active in the support of community education programs, particularly in the area of women and heart disease. She has also participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign and enjoys preventive cardiology topics.
Dr. Lucarella is available to see patients at the Clearwater and Bardmoor offices.
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I admire her knowledge and sincere help she offered me. She makes me feel, she really cares and wants the best fore me. She is a special Lady and doctor.!
True compassionate professional
Waited 40 mi. For appointment, besides that everything was fine.
The best Dr. and person east of the Missippi.
As usual, excellent, full professionalism and care for the patient.
Very thorough and freindly
She's a great doctor very personable we love her she used to be my husband's doctor so I've been knowing her for many many many years she's the best
Excellent
She is the best cardiologist I have ever had. Always so attentive to your issues and doesn’t stop until she gets to the bottom of your problems. She is top notch !
She is always helpful and listens to you.