With over 10 years of clinical experience in Family Medicine and more than 6 years of dedicated practice in Supportive, Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine, Dr. Marck Vincent H. Lucero is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care across every stage of illness. His practice integrates evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach that addresses not only physical symptoms, but also the emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. With expertise in supportive, hospice, and palliative care, Dr. Lucero works alongside specialists to help individuals living with serious illnesses such as cancer, advanced heart and lung disease, kidney disease, neurologic disorders, and frailty. He focuses on symptom management, advance care planning, goals-of-care discussions, and improving quality of life while supporting informed medical decision-making. Grounded in the principles of Family Medicine, Dr. Lucero believes that excellent healthcare extends beyond treating disease—it means understanding each patient’s values, respecting their goals, and caring for the family as an essential partner in healing. His approach emphasizes continuity of care, clear communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that every patient receives care aligned with what matters most to them. He currently serves as the Section Head of Supportive, Hospice & Palliative Medicine at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Chong Hua Hospital Cebu, Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue, Perpetual Succour Hospital, and VisayasMed Hospital. He is an Active Consultant at University of Cebu Medical Center, Healthway Cebu Velez General Hospital, Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center Cebu, and SWU-PHINMA Medical Center. He also serves as a Visiting Consultant at The Hospital at Maayo, Adventist Hospital – Cebu, and St. Vincent General Hospital. In addition, Dr. Lucero is affiliated with the Pain Management Center at Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue, where he works closely with multidisciplinary teams in providing comprehensive pain and symptom management for patients with complex medical conditions. Whether helping patients navigate chronic illness, serious disease, or end-of-life care, Dr. Lucero is committed to providing compassionate guidance, preserving dignity, and ensuring comfort throughout the healthcare journey. Areas of Expertise * Family Medicine * Supportive, Hospice & Palliative Care * Cancer Symptom Management * Chronic Disease Management * Pain Management * Advance Care Planning * Goals-of-Care Discussions * End-of-Life Care * Home and Ambulatory Palliative Care