
Dr. Jon Barry Tucker MD
Orthopedist
800 Plaza Dr Suite 240 Belle Vernon PA, 15012About
Dr. Jon Tucker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Belle Vernon, PA. Dr. Tucker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tucker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1984
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
Dr. Jon Barry Tucker MD's Practice location
Practice At 800 Plaza Dr Suite 240
800 Plaza Dr Suite 240 -Belle Vernon, PA 15012Get Direction
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