Overview
Robert Tunks is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Short QT Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tunks is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Locations
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tunks has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Robert D. Tunks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert D. Tunks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert D. Tunks by calling their office at 717-531-2050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert D. Tunks a top-rated expert for Patent Ductus Arteriosus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert D. Tunks is classified as an Experienced expert for Patent Ductus Arteriosus, 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. Robert D. Tunks specialize in?
While Dr. Robert D. Tunks is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Robert D. Tunks participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert D. Tunks has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Patent Ductus Arteriosus. You can view a list of Dr. Robert D. Tunks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert D. Tunks accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert D. Tunks accepts most major insurance plans, including Gateway Health Plan and Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-531-2050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Experienced
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Congenital Mitral MalformationDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mitral Malformation.
- DextrocardiaDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia.
- Double Inlet Left VentricleDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Double Inlet Left Ventricle.
- Double Outlet Right VentricleDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Double Outlet Right Ventricle.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Heart MurmursDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Kawasaki DiseaseDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Kawasaki Disease.
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum
- Pulmonary Supravalvular StenosisDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis.
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Right Ventricle HypoplasiaDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Right Ventricle Hypoplasia.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Trisomy 18Dr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Trisomy 18.
- Twin-To-Twin Transfusion SyndromeDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Tunks isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.