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Dr. Joel Tucker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (92)
Map Pin Small Biloxi, MS
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Tucker, MD

Dr. Joel Tucker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Biloxi, MS. Patients rated Dr. Tucker an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Tucker works at Practice in Biloxi, MS with other offices in Vancleave, MS and Gulfport, MS. They frequently treat conditions like Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear), Bursitis and Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. 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
    Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC
    1720A Medical Park Dr Ste 220, Biloxi, MS 39532 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (228) 392-9355
  2. 2
    Office
    6300 E Lake Blvd, Vancleave, MS 39565 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (228) 230-2663
  3. 3
    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
    4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (228) 230-2663
  4. 4
    Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC
    15476 Dedeaux Rd # B, Gulfport, MS 39503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (228) 392-9355

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Singing River Gulfport
  • Merit Health Biloxi
  • Ochsner Health Center - Hancock
  • Pascagoula Hospital

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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)

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Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee) Chevron Icon
Foot Fracture Chevron Icon
Gait Abnormality Chevron Icon
Gout Chevron Icon
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Hip Fracture Chevron Icon
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Humerus Fracture Chevron Icon
Internal Derangement of Knee Chevron Icon
Intervertebral Disc Disease Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip) Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Chevron Icon
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Spine Deformities Chevron Icon
Tibia and Fibula Fractures Chevron Icon
Trigger Finger Chevron Icon
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
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Knee Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
Musculoskeletal Function Test Chevron Icon
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
Total Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate Chevron Icon
Ataxia Chevron Icon
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Hand Fracture Chevron Icon
Herniated Disc Chevron Icon
Knee Fracture Chevron Icon
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) Chevron Icon
Lupus Chevron Icon
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Myelopathy Chevron Icon
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Osteochondritis Dissecans Chevron Icon
Pathological Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Peripheral Nerve Disorders Chevron Icon
Plantar Fasciitis Chevron Icon
Pyogenic Arthritis Chevron Icon
Sacrum Disorders Chevron Icon
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement) Chevron Icon
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Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Spine Fractures, Traumatic Chevron Icon
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Wrist Fracture Chevron Icon
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair Chevron Icon
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Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
Hip Dislocation Chevron Icon
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
Hip Resurfacing Chevron Icon
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
Neuroplasty Chevron Icon
Partial Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture Treatment Chevron Icon
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Synovial Biopsy Chevron Icon
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
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    4.7
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    Based on 92 ratings
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    About Dr. Joel Tucker, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1912068677
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Joel Tucker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tucker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tucker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tucker has seen patients for Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear), Bursitis and Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tucker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    92 patients have reviewed Dr. Tucker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tucker.

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