Amy L. Tucker M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
Uva Hospital W Hospital Drive Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Amy Tucker is a cardiologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Tucker specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Tucker also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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