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Dr. Scott Tucker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (37)
Map Pin Small Marrero, LA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Scott Tucker, MD

Dr. Scott Tucker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Marrero, LA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Touro Infirmary and West Jefferson Medical Center. Dr. Tucker, completed a residency at Tulane University of Louisiana. Patients rated Dr. Tucker an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Tucker works at Practice in Marrero, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
    Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic
    920 AVENUE B, Marrero, LA 70072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 349-6804
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Touro Infirmary
  • West Jefferson Medical Center

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Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Arthroscopy
Menisectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Stem Cell Therapy
Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • First Health
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    • Humana
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1629235049
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Andrews Institute, Gulf Breeze, Fl
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Tulane University of Louisiana
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Colby College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Tucker has seen patients for Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears, 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.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Tucker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tucker.

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