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Summary
Dr. Robert Tunks is a cardiovascular disease specialist who also practices pediatrics, bringing 19 years of experience to his patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine. Dr. Tunks speaks Spanish and German, which helps him connect with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Tunks practices at several locations across Pennsylvania, including Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Hershey, and Harrisburg. His expertise focuses on treating congenital heart disease and cardiac arrhythmia in patients of all ages. He also specializes in caring for children with atrial septal defects. The procedures he performs include dobutamine stress echocardiograms and doppler echocardiograms to evaluate heart function, as well as angiograms to examine blood vessels.
Dr. Tunks practices at several locations across Pennsylvania, including Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Hershey, and Harrisburg. His expertise focuses on treating congenital heart disease and cardiac arrhythmia in patients of all ages. He also specializes in caring for children with atrial septal defects. The procedures he performs include dobutamine stress echocardiograms and doppler echocardiograms to evaluate heart function, as well as angiograms to examine blood vessels.
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Quick Facts
- 19 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, German
- Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Robert D Tunks has 6 locationsPenn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center
500 University DrHershey, PA 17033 Tel: (717) 531-8521
Penn State Hershey Childrens Heart Group
121 N Nyes Rd Ste DHarrisburg, PA 17112 Tel: (717) 531-8674
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
Penn State Hershey Medical Group Windmere Center
476 Rolling Ridge Dr Ste 101State College, PA 16801 Tel: (814) 689-4980
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Internal Medicine | Pediatrics |
| 19 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, German | |||
| Hershey , PA | Lebanon , PA | New Hyde Park , NY | Decatur , GA |
| Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert D Tunks has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert D Tunks has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
19 Years Experience
Dr. Robert D Tunks holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 2007.
NPI Number
Dr. Tunks' NPI number is 1598969081.
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- Dr. Robert Tunks's office is located at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA, 17033.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Tunks affiliated with?
- Dr. Robert Tunks is affiliated with Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Upmc Community Osteopathic, Upmc Hanover, Mount Nittany Medical Center, and PENN HIGHLANDS STATE COLLEGE.
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