Dr. Thomas Lackey, D O

T.C. Lackey II, DO, founder and owner of Florida Lakes Vein Center and Florida Lakes Surgical, is an expert in treating vein disease. He serves patients at the practice’s offices in Venice and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Dr. Lackey attended the University of Florida at Jacksonville and Vanderbilt University before earning his medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and his fellowship at Georgetown College.

He began his practice in Sebring, Florida, nearly twenty years ago after settling in the area due to its numerous lakes that reminded him of his Kentucky childhood. At Florida Lakes Vein Center, Dr. Lackey provides compassionate care and laser focus on patient health. He has taken several advanced courses to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field. 

Dr. Lackey was Florida’s top vein provider in 2019 and boasts the only VenaSeal™ teaching facility in Central Florida. When not performing surgeries and vein treatments, he can be found on the tennis courts as President of the Highlands County Tennis Association, coaching varsity girls’ soccer and varsity boys’ tennis teams, or just relaxing with his wife Kitty and six children.

Medical School & Training

• University of Florida at Jacksonville
• Vanderbilt University
• Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
• West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Georgetown College

Accolades

• University of Florida Exemplary Teaching Award, 2006
• Resident of the Year, 2004-05 & 2005-06
• Teaching Resident of the Year, 2004-05 & 2005-06
• Chief Resident, 2005-2006

Leadership

• Chief of Surgery, 2018-2020
• By-laws Chairman, 2012-2014, 2016-2020
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Chairman, 2013-2020
• Utilization Review, 2008-2020
• Physician Leadership, 2009-2020
• Medical Executive Committee, 2010-2011, 2016-2020

Community Awards

• Best Doctor, Highlands County, 2013
• Best Surgeon, Highlands County, 2010-2020