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Dr. W Luce, MD

Dr. W Luce, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. W Luce, MD is an internist in Boulder, CO and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1974. He is affiliated with Foothills Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Walter David Luce MD

885 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80302

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Luce specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Luce's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Luce

3.1
23 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Horrible. He is arrogant, rushed, and aloof. I spent thousands of dollars with this man who when I asked him questions about the many expensive labs he ordered, would tell me to call the company who performed the labs - that he doesn't know a lot about them. He never helped me in any way and I believe he uses the shotgun approach and puts everyone through the same series of expensive tests, only to hit the target once in a while, but always raking in a whole lot of cash for himself.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 03, 2022
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Dr. Luce is not for everyone. IF you are interested in going deep, and I mean truly deep - he may be one of a few dozen doctors in America who can help uncover what is ailing you. In my case, he helped clean up my body of heavy metals, parasites, and candida, which led to an emergence from anxiety and inflammation. He was a functional medicine doctor before the term functional medicine was even in existence. He may be the original functional medicine doctor. He taught me the Krebs Cycle, and healed my gut, which in turn healed everything. My doctor at Boulder Medical Center diagnosed none of these issues, and rather just offered up anti-depressants. I'm not exaggerating in saying that Dr. Luce may well have saved my life. I trust Dr. Luce emphatically to study labs and uncover the root cause of the problem.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 15, 2021
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I would never recommend this doctor to anyone. Arrogant, does not listen, self absorbed, does not follow through, and has his own agenda and it's not you. Did not follow up on two poor stress tests. Was my PCP for a while and he never called me after I told his staff that I had a heart attack.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
R. – Aug 10, 2020
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Probably the most arrogant cocky human in medicine. I'd have let his arrogance slide if he was good at what he did but after 2 years of visiting him he missed a blatant Lyme diagnosis. His diagnosis was that it was pretty much all in my head. Incredible considering he supposedly has training in infectious disease. To experience the arrogance one just needs to make an appt and read the sign he posts above his door.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2019
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Dr. Luce has solved more of my health issues than all physicians I'd seen in my first 40 years combined. He has also recommended specialists that have all been extremely effective. At 49, I finally feel as though my health is excellent and is being monitored by the best in the business.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Michelle P. in Lafayette, Co – Jul 07, 2017
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Have been seeing for years. Very caring, attentive and extremely interested in keeping you healthy as well as managing your conditions with medications and /or supplements. On cutting edge of medicine.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa S in Boulder,Co – May 17, 2017
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Dr Luce is deeply knowledgeable about the world of healing. He takes a compassionate interest in his patients overall well-being, both short-term and long-term. His office is not a revolving door, but rather one where doctor and patient build a relationship. Dr Luce uses both traditional and alternative approaches in finding the best outcomes for his patients. He is a rare find in what has become today's world of corporate sponsored medicine.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lynn J in Boulder, CO – Sep 27, 2016
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I saw Dr Luce for so many years and he was the best! He is compassionate and very smart! My insurance changed and I can no longer see him and I miss his caring, wise and healing presence as my doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Boulder, CO – Jul 30, 2016
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Difficult to diagnose and address issues that have stumped many other doctors. Dr. Luce has the knowledge and vision required to 'dig deep' and help you understand and manage your health. Have recommended him to friends and family who are serious about taking control of their health.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Boulder resident in Boulder, CO – May 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. W Luce, MD is an internist in Boulder, CO and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1974. He is affiliated with Foothills Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mt Auburn Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Metrohealth Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Walter David Luce MD

Walter David Luce MD PC885 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80302
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Foothills Hospital

    4747 Arapahoe Ave
    Boulder, CO 80303
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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