Biography
Dr. Tucker joined Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists in 2011. He completed his residency and internship in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Florida Jacksonville, and received his fellowship training in adult reconstruction surgery at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. Dr. Tucker earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Tucker has used the MAKO robot for nearly 10 years and has performed more than 600 joint replacement surgeries with it.
He is married with five children. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: (Adult Reconstruction Surgery) Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
- Residency: University of Florida Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
- Internship: University of Florida Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
- Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
Special Interests
- Robotic Hip and Knee Replacement
- Orthosensor Knee Replacement
- Navigation Knee Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
- Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
Affiliations
- Ocean Springs Hospital, Ocean Springs, MS
- Singing River Hospital, Pascagoula, MS
- Merit Health, Biloxi, MS
- Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS
- Memorial Surgery Center at Cedar Lake, Biloxi, MS
- Bienville Surgery Center, East Lake, MS
Locations

Biloxi
1720-A Medical Park Dr., Suite 220, Biloxi, MS 39532 Phone: 228-230-BONE (2663) View LocationRecognition
Publications
- Joel Tucker MD, J. Ryan Cotton MD, Steven Potter MD, Michael Patney DO “A Case Report of a Minimally Invasive Revision of Compress Limb Salvage Arthroplasty”
- Poster presentation University of Florida College of Medicine / Jacksonville
- Research Day, May 11, 2006 Joel Tucker MD, Hoyt, Amanda I Hoyt BA, Michael D. Richard CPO, B. Hudson Berrey MD, “Patello-Femoral Arthrodesis Amputation (PFAA)”
- Poster presentation Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 49th Annual Meeting, December 10th-15th, 2007
- Poster presentation University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville Research Day, May 2008.
- Podium presentation University of Florida College of Medicine May 2010 Joel Tucker MD, Kevin Doulens MD “A Case Report of Bilateral PE Following Knee Arthroscopy.” Am J Orthop. 2010 Jan; 34(1), E-publication
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Mississippi Orthopaedic Society
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Certifications
- USMLE: Step1-Passed
- Step 2CK-Passed
- Step 2CS-Passed
- Step3-Passed
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Reviews
Denise Evans
a month ago
Dr. Tucker and his staff are very professional. He listened to me and gave me all of my options. I am presently recovering from knee arthroscopic surgery with a meniscus repair and I...Read More »
Robin Eyman
2 months ago
Dr. Joel Tucker and his nurses have treated me with compassion and professionalism. He gave me a total hip replacement with 3D-planned robot-assisted precision, and I’m now recovering at home. His daytime nurse and 24-hour...Read More »
BanditKnight
4 months ago
Dr. Tucker is very good at his job. I look forward to seeing him again soon to do my next hip replacement in a few weeks. His nurse Chelsea is as awesome as can be....Read More »
Marsha Stull
6 months ago
COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER DR.
ALWAYS TAKES HIS TIME WITH YOU.
KIND, CONSIDERATE, AND ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ANY THAT YOU HAVE.
