Dr. James N Tucker MD
Pediatrician
105 Gamma Dr Suite 300 Pittsburgh PA, 15238About
Dr. James Tucker is a pediatrician practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Tucker is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Tucker diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Tucker can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1978
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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