About
Dr. Michael Lucherini trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics, giving him the clinical range to care for patients from newborns through adults. He founded Summit Medicine and Pediatrics in Mesa, Arizona in 2013 and created the patented Direct Access Medicine® care model that defines his practice.
Dr. Lucherini, known to his patients as Dr. Mike, manages every patient's care personally and directly. He stays available 24/7 by mobile phone and secure messaging. He limits his panel to 225 patients so each person receives meaningful time and attention. Dr. Mike serves on the Board of Directors of Jacob's Hope, a Mesa-based charity that cares for newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome; he provides TB testing to their staff at no cost. He also consults physicians who want to transition their practices to a Direct Primary Care model. Outside the office, Dr. Mike hosts monthly Open House events and produces a Doc Vlog YouTube channel. Patients who have known him for decades describe a doctor who calls to check on them, shows genuine warmth, and brings real joy to the practice of medicine.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lucherini right for?
Dr. Mike is a strong fit for patients of any age who want a direct, long-term relationship with their physician. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or asthma benefit from his internal medicine background. Families with children appreciate his pediatric training and his ability to serve every member under one roof. Patients who value 24/7 physician access and unhurried 60-minute visits will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mike treats a wide range of conditions in both adults and children. His clinical focus includes asthma, diabetes, GERD, hypertension, and heart disease. He also manages skin cancer and has specific experience with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. His dual training in internal medicine and pediatrics lets him care for the full span of a family's health needs.
Dr. Mike holds training in both internal medicine and pediatrics. He founded Summit Medicine and Pediatrics in 2013 and has practiced medicine in Mesa, Arizona for well over a decade.
Dr. Mike schedules 60-minute office visits as a routine standard. He offers same-day availability so patients do not wait days or weeks to be seen. He also makes house calls and conducts telemedicine visits when needed.
Yes. Dr. Mike makes himself available to patients 24/7 by mobile telephone and through secure email and instant messaging. He manages every patient's care personally, so patients reach their doctor directly rather than an answering service or on-call physician.
Yes. Dr. Mike trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics. He cares for patients across all age groups, from newborns through adults, making him a practical choice for families who want a single physician for everyone.
Direct Access Medicine® care is a patented, enhanced method of Direct Primary Care. Dr. Mike created the model and pioneered it in Arizona. In this model, he works directly for his patients without contractual relationships with any third-party health insurance companies. Patients pay him directly for their care.
Yes. Dr. Mike offers professional consultation services to physicians who want to transition from an insurance-centered practice to a patient-centered, Direct Primary Care model. He draws on more than a decade of experience building and running Summit Medicine and Pediatrics.
Dr. Mike serves on the Board of Directors of Jacob's Hope, a Mesa-based charitable organization that cares for newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. He provides TB testing to Jacob's Hope staff at no cost. Summit Medicine and Pediatrics also sponsors the Cavanagh 133 Racing Team in Arizona.
Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026