Overview
Alexandra Rucker, MD, is a former patient of Children’s National. She is a native resident of Washington, D.C., and currently resides in Southeast. Dr. Rucker attended the George Washington University School for undergraduate and medical school. She is interested in the social determinants of health and public health initiatives in pediatric emergency care. Dr. Rucker is the Assistant Medical Director at the satellite pediatric Emergency Department at United Medical Center.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).
Dr. Rucker is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004 and Pediatric Emergency Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2011. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rucker is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker by calling their office at 888-884-2327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker a top-rated expert for Asthma in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker is classified as an Experienced expert for Asthma in Children, 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. Alexandra C. Rucker specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Asthma in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra C. Rucker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Rucker isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)