Dr. Alton G. Tucker MD
Family Practitioner
8991 Cotswold Drive Burke VA, 22015About
Dr. Alton Tucker is a family practitioner practicing in Burke, VA. Dr. Tucker specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Tucker possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1977
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1977
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Family Medicine, Virginia Academy of Family Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- His upbringing and the values his mother instilled in him.
Hobbies / Sports
- Walking,Writing, Painting, Sketching
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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