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Corneliu Luca

Corneliu Luca, MD, PhD

Movement Disorders NeurologyNeurology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adults (ages 19-26)
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics (ages 70+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Romanian

About Corneliu Luca

Roles

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology
Director, DBS Program
Movement Disorders

Areas of Expertise

Parkinson's disease, essential tremors, Dystinia, Botox, ataxia functional movement disorders, Spasticity/ Hemiplegia, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Botox, Wilson’s disease, Huntington disease, Tourette’s syndrome, Focused Ultrasound (Tremors)

Clinical Centers & Programs

Parkinson Foundation

Research Interests

Currently he is involved in clinical and translational research in Parkinson’ disease and has a broad interest in neurodegenerative disorders and movement disorders in particular. He is principal investigator in a clinical trial that aims to identify new strategies for gait dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease.

Honors and Awards

He is the recipient of the Clinical Research Training Fellowship from the American Academy of Neurology. Dr Luca is a board certified Neurologist and member of the American Academy of Neurology, Movement Disorders Society and Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society.

Biography

Dr. Corneliu Luca joined the faculty of the Movement Disorders Division and is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology. He finished his residency in neurology and fellowship in Movement Disorders at the University of Miami. Dr. Luca also has a PhD degree in molecular biology.

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Locations

    • 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 3, Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Neurology Residency Program, Neurology, 2011
  • Doctoral Program: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2007
  • Residency: Coltea Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2002
  • Medical School: Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila, 1998

Board Certifications

  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Insurance

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

481 ratings, 54 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2026

    It has been a wonderful experience. Very helpful and attentive. Always answering my questions and concerns easily and with kindness.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2026

    Buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    Perfecto 👌

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Very informative courteous and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    We are so happy that we can see Dr Luca at the coral gables location. Please do not remove the ability to go there

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    We like Dr Luca very much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Muy buenas

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    My provider was very attentive and took the time to listen to my concerns. They explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit. I really appreciate their professionalism and kindness.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    The doctor was very good and he was able to explain everything very clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Luca pays attention to my questions and answers them. Dr. Luca also has a pleasant personality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    I wish the period of time from making the appointment to seeing the Dr would have been quicker. I made the appointment in March and the earliest available was mid August.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Simply the absolute best I have ever experienced from a medical professional and staff👏.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    It was fantastic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Iam happy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    I have no complaints at all

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Great human skills

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    He is an amazing doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Great service. MD. Cornelius Lucas is a great professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Excellent

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    The doctor is excellent, that is the only reason I continue to go to UM but the system is impersonal, difficult. Please note that we are patients not customers/consumers and the medical field/system that supports it should remember they are dealing with human being in need of medical care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    I wish that I had been informed when I made my appointment with the practitioner, only goes to downtown Miami this is not feasible for me, also the prescription I received is not covered by my insurance

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    I’m happy have him to take me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Very satisfied with services provided by Dr. Luca over the past 6 plus years. I can’t imagine trusting anyone else to administer necessary treatments for my diagnosed cervical dystonia.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/29/2025

    I already recommended it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2025

    In the last three years, I have referred Dr. Luca to two potential patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2025

    Dr. Luca was very educational explained the indication as well as side effects of the new med he rx

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2025

    Dr. Luca is a true professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2025

    Very professional without rushing I have never felt so good in a consultation

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    The doctor & his staff is fantastic but the system in place to contact the provider is very poor. Love the doctor and his staff HATE the inadequate, Impersonal and Inefficient system that UM Health has In place.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    Dr. Luca has improved on his dimenor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    Awesome experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2025

    The experience was excellent. Questions answered .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2025

    Been seeing Dr Luca for 7 years now-he is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2025

    Excellent service thank you

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2024

    Good treatment and spent enough time with us

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2024

    Dr Luca is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2024

    I would give my highest recommendation to any friend, without a shadow of a doubt

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2024

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2024

    Dr. Luca is a very caring doctor and he is a great listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2024

    The provider was very interested in my condition, explained to me how the calcification procedure for surgery will be and administered the medications in such a way that in just 40 minutes the tremors and stiffness disappeared. This gave me a lot of confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2024

    Dr Luca was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2024

    Yes I will recommend to every one

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2024

    Dr Luca is an amazing person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2024

    Dr Luca was awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2024

    I have been seeing Dr Luca for about 8 years and I feel very lucky to have found him. He is sensitive to my issues, straightforward and honest with his recommendations and with the future of my illness (i.e. No sugar coating it) and I truly appreciate that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2024

    Buena