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Dr. James Tucker, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 44
Dr. James Tucker, MD
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Dr. James Tucker, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR.
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Dr. James Tucker, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 44
Little Rock, AR
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. James Tucker, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR.

About

Dr. Tucker graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at YORK HOSPITAL.Dr. James Tucker, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR and has 16 years experience. Dr. Tucker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore. Dr. Tucker has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tucker received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Tucker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tucker is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
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Obesity
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Varicose Veins
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Abdominal Disorders
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anemia
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
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Blood Disorders
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Disease
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Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
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Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • United Healthcare
  • Superior Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Arkansas Heart Hospital Rural Health Services LLC
    7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 219-7770
  2. 2 Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 769-5656
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Office
    3930 Galleria Oaks Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 664-5860
  4. 4 Office
    3930 Galleria Oaks Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 219-7770
  5. 5 Office
    1900 Malvern Ave Ste 301, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 321-0555

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Jan 21, 2020
Dr. Tucker preformed an emergency surgery on my husband and saved his life. He has done 3 surgeries total. I am positive my husband is alive because of Dr Tucker! As the entire hospital knows, I'm a difficult spouse... I couldn't be happier with Dr Tucker.
Joan Applegate — Jan 21, 2020
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About Me

Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Breast Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • YORK HOSPITAL
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Tucker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tucker's profile.

Dr. James Tucker, MD is affiliated with Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore.

Yes, Dr. James Tucker, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore

    1901 Encore Way, Bryant, AR