Dr. Nancy A Tucker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
16650 Harlem Ave Tinley Park IL, 60477About
Dr. Nancy Tucker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tinley Park, IL. Dr. Tucker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tucker can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Tucker can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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