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Dr. Alexander Tucker, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
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12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alexander Tucker, MD

Dr. Alexander Tucker, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 12 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / WORCESTER CAMPUS and is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Patients rated Dr. Tucker an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Tucker works at Practice in Philadelphia, PA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tucker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-1000
  2. 2
    Dialysis Unit At Chop Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
    3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-1527

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
  • Morristown Medical Center
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

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Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
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    About Dr. Alexander Tucker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1760740450
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / WORCESTER CAMPUS
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