Dr. Richard Lucente is a co-founder of Inner U Health & Wellness and brings a deeply holistic approach to healthcare that blends traditional medicine, functional health, and nutritional science. His work is centered on restoring balance in the body by addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms.
With decades of experience across family medicine, sports medicine, and functional nutrition, Dr. Lucente focuses on disease prevention, hormonal optimization, cardiovascular health, and personalized wellness strategies. His philosophy is rooted in “Putting the care back in healthcare,” ensuring patients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.
He is passionate about making advanced, science-based medicine accessible to everyone and believes sustainable health is built through nutrition, lifestyle alignment, detoxification, and education. Through Inner U, he continues to champion a model of care that combines innovation, compassion, and personal responsibility.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Lucente remains committed to advocacy, education, and charitable work, supporting organizations that explore breakthrough therapies for complex conditions such as Autism and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Summa Cum Laude) – St. John’s University (1994)
Residency in Family Medicine – NYU Langone, Brooklyn, NY (Chief Resident)
Biomedical Approach to Autism & Chronic Illness
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy (Training under Dr. Neil Rouzier)
Sports Medicine & Nutrition-Based Medicine
Cardiovascular Health Optimization
Hyperbaric Medicine
Over 30 years in medicine, nutrition, and functional health
Former Chief Resident at NYU Langone
Recognized as one of America’s Top Family Physicians (2005–2010)
Speaker and consultant for Merck, Sanofi, Solvay, and Pfizer
Developer of one of New Jersey’s largest Biomedical Autism programs
Medical board member of Jar of Hope (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy & Autism)
Functional Nutritionist and Health Coach
Appointment Hours
Monday:
7:30am – 3:00pm
Wednesday:
7:30am – 3:00pm