Summary

Dr. Kent Tucker specializes in oncology and internal medicine, bringing four and a half decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed residency training at University of Alabama Hospital. Dr. Tucker speaks English and has dedicated their extensive career to treating patients with cancer and various internal medicine conditions.

Dr. Tucker practices at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham with locations in Alabaster and Birmingham, Alabama. They focus on treating conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, colon polyps, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Tucker performs important diagnostic procedures including colonoscopy and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy to help identify and monitor various digestive system conditions. Patients rate Dr. Tucker 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 45 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Alabama Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Kent A Tucker has 2 locations

Alabama Oncology

1024 1st St NAlabaster, AL 35007
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Birmingham Hematology And Oncology

100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 175Birmingham, AL 35235

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Dr. Kent A Tucker, MDDr. Michael Joseph Polcari, MDDr. Leena Bhasin, MDDr. Ahmed Abdalla Abdelrahim Subahi, MD
OncologyAllergy & ImmunologyHospital MedicineInterventional Cardiology
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4.6 
45 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Alabaster , ALBirmingham , ALMontgomery , ALLexington , KY
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: University Of Khartoum Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kent A Tucker

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kent A Tucker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kent A Tucker has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Alabama Hospital

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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Dr. Kent Tucker is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham.
What languages does Dr. Kent Tucker speak?
Dr. Kent Tucker speaks English.

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