Dr. Kimberly K. Tucker

Name: Dr. Kimberly K. Tucker

Specialty: Orthopedics (General Orthopedic Surgery)

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Affiliation(s): Banner-University Medical Center Tucson; Banner Surgery Center-Alvernon; Northwest Allied Physicians LLC

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1295906790

About the Doctor

Dr. Kimberly K. Tucker is one of Tucson’s most highly regarded and extensively reviewed orthopedic surgeons, whose career of more than two decades reflects exceptional dedication to musculoskeletal health and joint replacement surgery in the southern Arizona community. She completed both her medical education and her five-year orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson — the state’s flagship academic medical school — completing her residency training between 2003 and 2008. This locally rooted and rigorous academic training gave Dr. Tucker an outstanding clinical foundation and a deep familiarity with the patient populations and health needs of the Tucson region that she has built upon throughout her career.

Currently practicing at Northwest Allied Physicians LLC — a large multispecialty group that includes highly rated providers across family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery — Dr. Tucker brings comprehensive orthopedic surgical expertise to a well-rounded clinical environment that supports seamless coordination of care across medical disciplines. Her treatment volumes in knee replacement, hip replacement, arthritis management, and joint pain all rank very high compared to Arizona state averages, reflecting both the depth of her surgical experience and the significant trust patients and referring physicians throughout the Tucson community place in her joint replacement capabilities. With 434 patient reviews and a 4.7-star overall rating — supported by five patient experience awards recognizing her attentiveness, thorough examinations, clear explanations, and professional competence — Dr. Tucker stands among Tucson’s most patient-recommended orthopedic surgeons. She has also contributed to the medical literature through published research and has received numerous professional honors and recognitions. She holds an active Arizona medical license through 2027, accepts Medicaid, and actively welcomes new patients.

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery — University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (2003–2008)

Fellowship/Additional Training: General Orthopedic Surgery subspecialty practice with over 21 years of continued surgical development, published research, and professional recognition

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Tucker provides expert diagnosis and surgical management of a comprehensive range of orthopedic conditions, with treatment volumes in four key areas ranking very high compared to Arizona state averages:

• Knee joint degeneration and damage requiring replacement surgery
• Hip joint deterioration and dysfunction requiring replacement
• Osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis of the joints
• Joint pain and chronic musculoskeletal discomfort
• Bursitis and joint inflammation
• Sports-related musculoskeletal injuries
• Ligament and tendon tears and injuries
• Meniscal injuries and cartilage damage
• Degenerative joint disease
• Fractures and orthopedic trauma
• Bone tumors and orthopedic oncological conditions
• Musculoskeletal infections
• Congenital and developmental bone and joint conditions
• Post-surgical orthopedic recovery and rehabilitation guidance

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Tucker performs a comprehensive range of orthopedic surgical and diagnostic procedures, including:

• Total knee replacement surgery with advanced implant technology
• Total hip replacement surgery
• Partial joint replacement and joint resurfacing
• Arthroscopic knee and hip procedures
• Joint repair and reconstruction surgery
• Fracture fixation and orthopedic trauma surgery
• Bursitis treatment — aspiration, injection, and surgical intervention
• Ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction
• Meniscal repair and cartilage restoration procedures
• Bone tumor excision and orthopedic oncological procedures
• Injection therapies for joint pain and inflammation management
• Pre- and post-operative orthopedic consultations and care planning
• Diagnostic imaging interpretation — X-ray, MRI, and CT for joint and bone assessment

Services Offered

Dr. Tucker’s practice at Northwest Allied Physicians LLC in Tucson offers patients a comprehensive, high-volume orthopedic surgical practice backed by over two decades of specialized joint replacement and musculoskeletal care expertise. From the initial consultation, Dr. Tucker is known for her direct yet personable communication style — patients consistently appreciate her ability to explain diagnoses and treatment options in clear, practical terms that instill confidence and facilitate informed decision-making. Her practice philosophy centers on matching each patient with the most appropriate treatment approach, whether that involves conservative non-surgical management or advanced joint replacement surgery depending on the severity and nature of the condition.

For patients with visually significant joint degeneration requiring knee or hip replacement, Dr. Tucker brings a very high volume of surgical experience to each procedure, offering the technical precision and surgical judgment that come from years of performing joint replacements at elevated volumes compared to state benchmarks. Her affiliation with Banner-University Medical Center Tucson — ranked #4 in Arizona and high performing in hip fracture care — ensures that patients undergoing major joint procedures have access to one of the state’s top-ranked surgical environments, with the full support of an academic medical center’s resources and multidisciplinary care team. The multispecialty group environment at Northwest Allied Physicians LLC also supports seamless coordination with family medicine, general surgery, and other specialists when patients’ care needs extend beyond orthopedics alone.

Services include:

• Comprehensive orthopedic consultations and musculoskeletal evaluations
• Total knee and hip replacement surgery with advanced implant technology
• Partial joint replacement and resurfacing procedures
• Arthroscopic joint procedures — knee and hip
• Sports injury evaluation and surgical management
• Bursitis and joint inflammation treatment — conservative and surgical
• Fracture management and orthopedic trauma care
• Ligament, tendon, and cartilage repair and reconstruction
• Joint pain management — injection therapies and non-surgical options
• Arthritis evaluation and long-term joint management
• Bone tumor and orthopedic oncological evaluation and surgery
• Pre- and post-surgical orthopedic care and rehabilitation guidance
• Telehealth services (contact the office directly for availability)
• Online appointment booking for new and existing patients

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Tucker accepts the following insurance plans, including Medicaid coverage:

• Aetna – POS, PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts – Medicare, PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – HMO, POS, PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance – HMO, Medicare, POS
• Humana – Medicare, PPO
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 265 W Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85718

Phone: (520) 694-8000

Hospital Affiliations

• Banner-University Medical Center Tucson — Tucson, AZ
  • Ranked #4 in Arizona
  • High Performing in: Hip Fracture
• Banner Surgery Center-Alvernon — Tucson, AZ
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center for outpatient orthopedic procedures