Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Lucas Beffa
Biography
Dr. Beffa is originally from the Midwest, being born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri where he spent his early childhood days. He stayed in Missouri for undergraduate education when he attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. He elected to stay at the University of Missouri for both medical school and general surgical training. Following his surgical training, he decided to pursue additional training in the field of minimally invasive surgery. He moved to Greenville, SC where he completed a surgical fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Greenville Health System, where he focused mainly on complex hernia surgery and robotic surgery utilizing component separation techniques. After fellowship, Dr. Beffa took a position at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island where he founded and led the Care New England Hernia Center.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Greenville Health System, 2017
- Residency: University of Missouri, 2016
- Medical Education: University of Missouri, 2011
- Undergraduate: University of Missouri, 2007
Board Certifications
- General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2016
Professional Highlights
Dr. Beffa founded and was the medical director for nearly 4 years at the Care New England Hernia Center. While in Rhode Island, Dr. Beffa also was appointed to serve as the Chair of the Robotic Surgery Committee. Additionally, he was a champion and led several protocol changes with ERAS protocols.
Awards
- Dr. Beffa has received multiple awards throughout his career: Michael DeBakey Scholar in Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2011
- Marion S. Deweese Excellence in Surgery, 2011
- Outstanding Resident Educator Award, 2013
- Most Outstanding Resident Award, 2015
- Outstanding Resident Educator Award, 2015
- Outstanding Resident Educator Award, 2016
- Administrative Chief Resident, 2016
- Rhode Island Top Docs, 2018-2021
Professional Memberships
Innovations & Patents
Dr. Beffa has a strong interest in innovations with robotic hernia surgery and improving surgical techniques surrounding hernia repairs.
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
180 ratings, 36 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Dr. Beffa and his team were exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2026
Dr. Beffa explained the procedure very thoroughly, and used words and phrases that a non-medical person could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2026
Dr. Beffa is very thorough and straight to the point, one of the best surgeons in the country.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
I must say that my experience was amazing I felt very comfortable with all staff and with Dr Beffa
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Dr Beffa and his secretary Gloria are excellent to work with. Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Dr Beffa is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable and professional and patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2026
This was my 5th _____ surgery. Dr. Beffa and team fixed me up the best in 20 years I''m so thankful for the surgeon team and nursing staff. All hospital staff was amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Excellent first appointment, great information, description of surgery and answered all questions .Doctors were personable and pleasant! Would highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr. Beffa provides a warm (he''s always smiling), caring, aura as soon as he enters the room. He understood my post surgery need and was addressed with confidence I''m on the right direction of healing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr Beffa and hi staff were caring and patient. Dr Beffa took his time to explain and show me what the problem was and why it could not be fixed. He was kind, caring and very patient with all my questions. Very happy with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Beffa is an outstanding surgeon who cares for patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
I had a very positive experience with Dr. Beffa and all of his staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent health care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Beffa was very attentive and informative to my needs and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Friendly, no nonsense doctor, offering medical options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I couldn't be happier with my hospital experience! My doctor, Dr. Beffa (Lucas) was the best ever! The hospital and the doctor was most excellent - superior to any other hospital experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Appreciated Dr Beffa practically and common sense brought to the discussion and decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Very great experience and all involved are very nice, both Dr.s made me feel very at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
I like and respect Dr Beffa and his professional opinions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Lucas Beffa & his team were absolutely great! I also received wonderful care by all staff during my stay at Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Excellent experience with Dr. Beffa
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Very good experience with Dr Berta. He is knowledgeable, respectful and very personable. One of my best experiences with a Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr.Beffa is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr.Beffa is top shelf. He is really good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I absolutely love Dr. Beffa and his nursing staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I would have loved an earlier appointment but Dr Beffa must be very busy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr. Beffa and staff are treating me wonderfully and he answers all my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Very nice to meet him and his staff. Excellent choice I would def recommend and felt comfortable meeting for the first time. Thanks for employing a great medical provider to Cleve clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr Beffa is the best doctor I have ever been to. He is extremely knowledgeable, he explained everything in detail. He is very kind and caring. He makes you feel that he genuinely cares and wants to help you. I would and have highly recommended him as well as Cleveland Clinic as a whole. Wonderful place for quality health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
The fellow was not so good. Rushed me Doctor Becca gave me confidence. I have never had to go to Hospital where I did not know medical staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
I am very well pleased with Cleveland Clinic. Dr Beffa was very nice and explained everything in a way I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Excellent physician! Very relatable! A+++++
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Excellent experience, kind caring and professional by entire staff MD and PA were the very best I could hope for, no negative reviews at all .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
If there is a further concern regarding my medical issue, I will return to Dr. Beffa at the Cleveland Clinic only!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr.Berra made me feel very comfortable and to the time to explain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Doctor Beffa excellent in explaining everything to me. ***** Highlly recommend