Dr. Kent A Tucker M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
100 Pilot Medical Drive Suite 175 Birmingham AL, 35235About
Dr. Kent Tucker is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Tucker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1981
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 1981
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Immunodeficiency
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Shailendra Lakhanpal M.D.100 Pilot Medical Drive Birmingham AL 35235