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Dr. James Tucker, MD
Overview of Dr. James Tucker, MD
Dr. James Tucker, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Tucker, completed a residency at YORK HOSPITAL. Patients rated Dr. Tucker an average 3.4 star rating.
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Dr. Tucker's Office Locations
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Arkansas Heart Hospital Rural Health Services LLC7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211 Directions (501) 219-7770
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Office3930 Galleria Oaks Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503 Directions (501) 664-5860
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Office1900 Malvern Ave Ste 301, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901 Directions (501) 321-0555
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Directions (225) 769-5656Monday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 17:00
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Sphincterotomy
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About Dr. James Tucker, MD
Specialties*
- Bariatric Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 16 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1114186053
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
Fellowship
Residency
- YORK HOSPITAL
Residency
Internship
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Internship
Medical Education
- American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- University of Arkansas
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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