Search

 See All Orthopedic Surgeons in Marrero, LA

Dr. Scott Tucker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Scott Tucker, MD
4.8 (37 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Marrero, LA
Dr. Scott Tucker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Marrero, LA.
Dr. Scott Tucker, MD
4.8 (37 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Scott Tucker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Marrero, LA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Scott Tucker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Marrero, LA.

About

Dr. Scott Tucker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Marrero, LA and has 16 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Tulane University of Louisiana.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Touro Infirmary and West Jefferson Medical Center. Dr. Tucker has experience treating conditions like Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Tucker also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tucker is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Compare with other Orthopedic Surgery Specialists

Compare Dr. Tucker with Orthopedic Surgery Specialists near you
Photo: Dr. Kevin Darr, MD
Dr. Kevin Darr, MD
225 reviews
Learn More
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Back Pain
Bursitis
  • View other providers who treat Bursitis
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
Meniscectomy
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
  • View other providers who treat Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
  • View other providers who treat Gout
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
  • View other providers who treat Sciatica
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

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tucker
4.8
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Tucker?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
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
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Scott Tucker, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Scott Tucker, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Tucker to family and friends

Dr. Tucker's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Tucker

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Scott Tucker, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Scott Tucker, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
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
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Tucker communicate via email?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker offer an online patient portal?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker have free onsite parking?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Tucker offer evening visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Tucker accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

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: Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears. 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