Overview
Alexander Tucker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Tucker is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles.
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3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Tucker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Tucker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Tucker by calling their office at 215-590-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Tucker a top-rated expert for Chiari Malformation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Tucker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chiari Malformation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander Tucker specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Tucker is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Chiari Malformation, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation Type 2. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alexander Tucker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Tucker has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chiari Malformation. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Tucker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Brain HerniationDr. Tucker isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Tucker isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Advanced
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Tucker isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Tucker isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Tucker isAdvanced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- HydrocephalusDr. Tucker isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Tucker isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Metopic RidgeDr. Tucker isAdvanced. Learn about Metopic Ridge.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Tucker isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Tucker isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Tucker isExperienced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Tucker isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Apert SyndromeDr. Tucker isExperienced. Learn about Apert Syndrome.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Tucker isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.