Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker M.D.
Emergency Physician
12163 E ADAMS RD HAMMOND LA, 70403About
Dr. Spencer Tucker practices Emergency Medicine in HAMMOND, LA. Dr. Tucker assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Tucker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2002
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Failure
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
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