Credentials & Education
Medical School
- University of Arizona College of Medicine,
Tucson, AZ
Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
- Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Maryland Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Internship
- Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
About
Dr. Tucker believes in compassionate orthopaedic care. She chose to specialize in orthopaedic surgery because it enables her to help patients overcome joint pain, allowing them to return to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Tucker takes time to listen to her patients and recommends treatment options, making decisions with her patients, not for her patients.
Dr. Tucker uses innovative peri-operative pain management techniques, allowing patients to be more comfortable throughout their surgery. She is also actively involved in research in the field of hip and knee replacement.
Her specialties include:
- Hip and knee replacement
- Arthritis
- General orthopaedics
- Fracture care
- Sports medicine
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, photography and spending time with her family.
Dr. Tucker is accepting new patients and takes most insurance plans. She is a member of the medical staff of Oro Valley Hospital and Northwest Medical Center.
Dr. Tucker believes in compassionate orthopaedic care. She chose to specialize in orthopaedic surgery because it enables her to help patients overcome joint pain, allowing them to return to their active lifestyles. Dr. Tucker takes time to listen to her patients and recommends treatment options, making decisions with her patients, not for her patients. Dr. Tucker uses innovative peri-operative pain management techniques, allowing patients to be more comfortable throughout their surgery. She is also actively involved in research in the field of hip and knee replacement. Her specialties include: Hip and knee replacement Arthritis General orthopaedics Fracture care Sports medicine In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, photography and spending time with her family. Dr. Tucker is accepting new patients and takes most insurance plans. She is a member of the medical staff of Oro Valley Hospital and Northwest Medical Center.