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
yolanda hudgins
3 weeks ago
My experience was great! The staff was awesome, Dr Tucker was Great! I was running late for my appt due to a storm. My appointment time was 2:25p, my arrival time was 2:50p, I...Read More »
Ken Parker
3 weeks ago
The entire staff at Bienville are too notch. Been seeing Dr. Tucker for 11 years with my knee problems, he's always willing to listen and give advice.
Kazuko Montgomery
7 months ago
He's a very good doctor with such amazing customer service. He always responds back and checks in with me about my health for appointments and follow-ups. Dr. Tucker did my hip-replacement surgery and guided me...Read More »
Dane Reid
8 months ago
Dr Joel Tucker is a gem! Not only does he know his specialty of knee surgery but his caring, friendly and knowledgeable persona should put any patient at ease. Great interaction...takes time to explain and...Read More »