JAMES TUCKER, MD

Meet Dr. Tucker

James “Jimmy” Tucker, MD, has been an active leader in sports medicine in Arkansas for more than 20 years. He serves on the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for Arkansas Athletic Association. Dr. Tucker is the only Arkansas member of the International Hip Arthroscopy Association. He has completed Board Certification in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Tucker graduated from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Nashville. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He has advanced training in arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip and knee. Patients describe Dr. Tucker as “going above and beyond to see that they get back to their top performance and stay healthy.” As much as Dr. Tucker loves to care for patients and their families, nothing brings him more joy than his wonderful wife and four great kids.

EDUCATION

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

RESIDENCY

University of Tennessee College of Medicine

FELLOWSHIP

Orthopedic Trauma, University of Alabama at Birmingham

CERTIFICATION

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Patient Reviews

“I have been a patient of his for around 12 years. After suffering a severe knee injury that required multiple surgeries, I would not be walking today without him. He and his staff are top-notch both professionally and personally with very positive attitudes, encouraging, and great sense of humor. I highly recommend them.”- C. Rook

“I was walking on the second day after surgery. My daughter, also! I would send anyone I know his way. We're from out of town and after using a local doctor here and having to do it all over again the experience was amazing and recovery was shorter”- Glynda

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