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Dr. Scott Tucker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Scott Tucker, MD
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Dr. Scott Tucker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Marrero, LA.
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Dr. Scott Tucker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Marrero, LA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Scott Tucker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Marrero, LA.

About

Dr. Tucker graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Tulane University of Louisiana.Dr. Scott Tucker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Marrero, LA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Tucker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Touro Infirmary and West Jefferson Medical Center. Dr. Tucker has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tucker received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Tucker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tucker also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tucker is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Bursitis
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Limb Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Elbow Arthroscopy
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Disorders
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
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 and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Stem Cell Therapy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Tricare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

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
  2. 2 Mainehealth Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-Biddeford
    46 Barra Rd Ste 103, Biddeford, ME 04005
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 283-1126

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Jan 06, 2023
Dr. Tucker did two surgeries on me, hip fracture and medial ligament repair. He is very personable, very easy to talk to. He takes his time with you and explains everything to where you understand exactly what is going on. Staff is accommodating and very polite.
Hilda Montecino — Jan 06, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Andrews Institute, Gulf Breeze, Fl
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Tucker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tucker's profile.

Dr. Tucker frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Tucker, MD is affiliated with Touro Infirmary and West Jefferson Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Scott Tucker, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA

  • West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA