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
Gayle Nolan
a month ago
A great experience for a first visit! Despite a very busy office with multiple doctors, staff is exceptionally welcoming and professional. Wait time is not long and Dr. Tucker is thorough and professional both...Read More »
Regina Bradley
4 months ago
My first visit with Doctor Tucker was great. It’s a comfortable environment.
He is very kind, patient and addressed any questions or concerns.
Wonderful Doctor and team!
Cliff Baker
a month ago
Called and got an appointment the next day. All the front office ladies were friendly and especially nice. The nurse and X-ray ladies were very nice. The PA was nice.
Chris Estes
4 months ago
Dr. Tucker was great. Needed a bit more communication from them about getting the surgery done and then the coordination with the hospital for the pre-op procedures was a bit messy.(had to make an...Read More »