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Dr. Ruby M Tucker M.D.
Internist
648 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Ruby Tucker is an internist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Tucker specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Tucker provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Judi Griffin MD736 Battlefield Boulevard Chesapeake Virginia 23320
- Dr. Nsekenene Kolongo M.D.736 Battlefield Blvd N Chesapeake VA 23320
- Dr. Dipes K Ray M.D., MRCP113 Gainsborough Sq Chesapeake VA 23320
- Dr. Yezina Temesgen Nigatu M.D736 Battlefield Blvd N Chesapeake VA 23320
- Dr. Elizabeth A Ripkey MD2145 Military Hwy S Chesapeake VA 23320
- Dr. Anwarul Islam MD637 B Kingsborough Sq Chesapeake VA 23320
Nearest Hospitals
BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERl
3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH VA 23707CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITALl
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH CHESAPEAKE VA 23320SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITALl
830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD NORFOLK VA 23502SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITALl
2025 GLENN MITCHELL DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456SENTARA VIRGINIA BEACH GENERAL HOSPITALl
1060 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454