Anthony C. Luke

MD MPH

Director, UCSF Human Performance Center
Primary care sports medicine specialist
Supporter of youth sports, promoter of digital health

Dr. Anthony Luke is a primary care sports medicine doctor. He specializes in treating sports injuries without surgery, and also focuses on training and counseling patients in injury prevention. He is a physician lead for the Benioff Children's Hospital Sports Medicine Center for Young Athletes.

Luke has been the Benioff Distinguished Professor in Sports Medicine since 2017. His research interests include injury prevention, pediatric sports medicine, running medicine and digital health.

Luke completed his undergraduate education, medical degree and residency in family practice at the University of Toronto. He completed a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at the Boston Children's Hospital and earned a master's degree in public health from Harvard University.

Luke helps direct high school sports medicine programs in San Francisco and Marin, and helps coordinate medical care at most of the large foot races in the Bay Area. He has worked with San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby and sports programs of the University of California, Berkeley, as well as at the Olympics.

  • Education

    Harvard University, M.P.H., 2000

    University of Toronto, 1995

  • Residencies

    University of Toronto, Family Medicine, 1997

  • Fellowships

    Boston Children's Hospital, Sports Medicine, 1999

  • Board Certifications

    Sports Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine

    Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I try to help patients reach their maximum potential, whether their goal is getting back in the game or improving function so they can do what they love.

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Where I see patients (5)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    309 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 24, 2024
    Dr. Luke is a very patient doctor who listens and provides helpful treatments and suggestions for my care needs.
    Dec 14, 2024
    Dr Luke is an excellent Doctor.
    Dec 07, 2024
    Dr Luke is the Best!!!!
    Dec 05, 2024
    Dr. Luke had been taking care of my knees for decades. As a result, I am able to continue hiking, biking and skiing. I feel fortunate to be one of his patients.
    Nov 25, 2024
    Dr Luke is kind and knowledgeable in his practice.
    Oct 30, 2024
    Dr. Luke is a treasure.
    Oct 04, 2024
    I've never had a dr listen to me the way that Dr. Luke did --- and he shared a wealth of information that made it easier for me to make a decision on the path forward with my knee injury.
    Sep 29, 2024
    Very pleased with Ucsf. So far
    Sep 27, 2024
    It doesn't get better than Dr Luke. Teaches you and lets you make informed decisions. Of course he offers data to back up treatments, and I just feel so informed about my options and likely outcomes. Impressive level of care.
    Sep 27, 2024
    It was overall an exceptional experience. We actually discussed at dinner how great the medical team was.
    Sep 25, 2024
    I was treated very well, the doctor gave a lot of importance to my arm
    Sep 15, 2024
    Very pleasant
    Sep 11, 2024
    Dr. Luke has been caring for my knees for years. He provides excellent clinical advice. As a result, I have been able to remain very active.
    Sep 11, 2024
    Dr Luke had a great bedside manner, listened well, and inspired confidence as a practitioner. Everything you want in a doctor.
    Aug 30, 2024
    Dr Anthony Luke treated me very well, he will follow up on my shoulder I liked it because they called me the next day he saw me to find out about an emorry of my shoulder and if he is interested in his patients in other clinics they do not care about the patients until the appointment arrives they give them up to two to three months the appointments and my doctor Anthony then became interested In my health, thank you doctor
    Aug 29, 2024
    It had been a while since I had met with Dr. Luke. I had forgotten how thorough he is. Asking so many questions pertaining to other parts of my health that tie into my knees. He is AWESOME
    Aug 25, 2024
    Dr Luke is compassionate and reviewed my treatment options with me.
    Aug 12, 2024
    Dr. Luke was so accomodating. He also explains everything very well and he also reviewed exercises with me and provided me with an exercise instruction sheet.
    Jun 28, 2024
    I feel so lucky to have gotten care from Dr Luke. He was detailed in his explanations, thorough in his treatment.
    May 24, 2024
    Dr. Luke is one of the best providers I have ever seen. I appreciate everything about him, from his kindness to his explanations regarding the procedure, to his manner during the procedure. An absolute gem.
    May 22, 2024
    Dr Luke is outstanding. Really listens and thinks creatively about solutions to my chronic connective tissue issues
    May 15, 2024
    Dr Luke is AWESOME!
    Mar 17, 2024
    Dr Luke is always so kind as well as expert in keeping me active at the level at which I want to perform.
    Mar 08, 2024
    Dr Luke is fantastic
    Mar 07, 2024
    Dr. Luke is an amazing doctor!
    Dec 24, 2023
    Dr Luke is awesome! So lucky to have him at UCSF!!!!
    Dec 20, 2023
    Dr Luke is a well prepared expert who involved me in every decision
    Dec 15, 2023
    Dr Luke has kept me running, now jogging, since the 90's. He is working with me again and His patience, intuition, and expertise has gotten me comfortably jogging again. I am so grateful for his patience with and his belief In me.
    Dec 08, 2023
    Dr luke was great. Excellent experience overall
    Dec 06, 2023
    Excellent care!
    Dec 06, 2023
    Very pleasant
    Nov 18, 2023
    Extremely thorough, responsive and caring. Took time to listen and answer my questions. He is an outstanding physician!
    Nov 08, 2023
    Dr Luke is great - I'm sure you all already know that but he's a rare find
    Nov 05, 2023
    Dr. Luke believes in me. He accepts and really believes with me that I am going to become a runner again and have a great ski season. That is significant in spurring my daily workouts and continuing PT for strengthening. He doesn't care about my age. He sees my commitment and contributes to my Increasing strength and endurance. I am so grateful for that support.
    Oct 30, 2023
    Dr. Luke is incredibly knowledgeable, super inspiring and a fabulous Doctor!
    Oct 22, 2023
    Dr. Luke is amazing- so personable and professional. His obvious expertise immediately creates an atmosphere of trust.
    Sep 30, 2023
    I had good attention, he was very patient, kind and very careful
    Sep 15, 2023
    Dr. Luke is an amazing at explaining medical options related to your specific challenge. And making you believe you can achieve your activity goals. It motivates me.
    Sep 08, 2023
    Dr Luke spent considerable time reviewing my MRI. Most patients may not appreciate his explanation but I did and helped me understand my injury. Dr Luke asked what was my goal and after hearing them, he focused on all of the available options. He then went through each option providing the pros and cons. He also suggested that one of the option may not be covered by Medicare but recommended that I should not rule it out because of the higher success rate and based on my goal and objective. I do not encounter too many care provider who cares about what he does and making sure his recommendations meets his patient's goals.For this, I am super happy with my experience with Dr Luke.
    Sep 07, 2023
    I feel fortunate to have Dr. Luke for a doctor. He listens, and he's knowledgeable and honest about outcomes.
    Sep 06, 2023
    Dr. Luke seemed to really care about my well-being -- not only did Dr Luke examine my knees, which was the purpose of the visit, he asked about my other ailments and offered suggestions to ameliorate them. I thought that was great.
    Aug 26, 2023
    Dr. Luke was one of the most attuned kind and excellent doctors are ever seen at the UCSF's orthopedic Institute. I wish all doctors were like him.
    Aug 25, 2023
    I feel extraordinarily blessed to be in the care of Dr. Luke.
    Aug 04, 2023
    I'm happy with Dr. Luke
    Jul 29, 2023
    Excellent in every respect.
    Jul 26, 2023
    Consistently goid
    Jul 22, 2023
    Good
    Jul 21, 2023
    Dr. Luke is amazing! He is a wonderful doctor who truly cares about his patients.
    Jul 20, 2023
    Very unhappy. I was advised to perform an xray without having been examined by Dr. He seemed to be rushing me out, never fully letting me complete my sentences. He didn't offer any explanation as to what caused my injury. Didn't give me any treatment advice. Didn't give me any ways to prevent further injury. The exam was minimal. I had to remind the Dr at the end of the appt to review my xray results. Confirming the xray wasn't necessary at all as he didn't even look at them before talking with me.
    Jun 23, 2023
    Good
    Jun 19, 2023
    Very nice doctor, patient with answering all my questions
    Jun 12, 2023
    Great and friendly doctor!
    Jun 07, 2023
    Exceptionally thorough, compassionate, professional, and human.
    May 27, 2023
    Dr Luke I'd great, he listens to everything and is so helpful and kind.
    May 26, 2023
    I will continue with Dr. Luke for as long as I need his specialty in medicine.
    May 25, 2023
    Dr. Luke is a knowledgeable and respectful MD. I trust him and his advice.
    May 21, 2023
    Dr. Luke greeted me with such warmth and care I immediately felt safe and comfortable in an overwhelming situation (having a recent concussion that makes stimulating environments and multiple interactions difficult and exhausting) I immediately felt I was in good, capable hands.
    May 17, 2023
    Dr Luke was fantastic
    Apr 25, 2023
    Excellent doctor I have seen over a long number of years, not continuously. Different illnesses.
    Apr 19, 2023
    Dr said he would send me post care information which I never received.
    Mar 18, 2023
    Dr luke and staff are knowledgeable and pleasant.- agood working team
    Mar 17, 2023
    Dr. Luke was informative and thorough. The problem is, in order to confirm his diagnosis, an MRI was required. Combined with the time it took to schedule my appointment with him, and the necessary MRI needed for accurate diagnosis, it took over a month. Unacceptable.
    Mar 03, 2023
    What a good Doctor, he truly cares about his patients.

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    Platelet Rich Plasma Injections In Young And Old Human Subjects

    The protein changes from a single autologous PRP injection (5 mL) vs normal saline control, using proteomic analysis of' venous blood samples. For proteomic analysis of Platelet poor plasma (PPP) and PRP, the samples will undergo ...

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    A preventive test identified an athlete's heart condition

    An electrocardiogram (EKG) performed through the PlaySafe program found Ryland's heart arrhythmia. Dr. Luke helped him return to the football field.

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