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Dr. James Tucker, MD
Bariatric Surgery* Age 46
Dr. James Tucker, MD
Dr. James Tucker, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR.
Dr. James Tucker, MD

Dr. James Tucker, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 46
Little Rock, AR
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. James Tucker, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR.
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About Dr. James Tucker, MD

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 18 years experience. Dr. Tucker has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tucker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tucker is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Obesity
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Obesity
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Hemorrhoids
Endoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Incisional Hernia
Colorectal Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Gastroparesis
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Blood Disorders
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Thyrotoxicosis
Tonsillitis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
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
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
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
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
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

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. James Tucker, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Arkansas Heart Hospital Rural Health Services LLC
    7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211
  2. 2 Office
    3930 Galleria Oaks Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503
  3. 3 Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore
    1901 Lenore, Benton, AR 72019
  4. 4 Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    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

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Meet Dr. James Tucker, MD

Specialties*
Laparoscopic Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
Endocrine Surgery
Breast Surgery
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Tucker's Practice

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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.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General 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.
Internship
  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
    2009
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • YORK HOSPITAL
    2014
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
    2015
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Tucker, MD Practices

  • Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore

    1901 Encore Way, Bryant, AR

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