Orthopaedics
James Tucker, M.D.
Little Rock, AR
James "Jimmy" Tucker, MD, has been an active leader in sports medicine in Arkansas for more than 20 years. He serves on the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for Arkansas Athletic Association. Dr. Tucker is the only Arkansas member of the International Hip Arthroscopy Association. He has completed board certification in sports medicine. Dr. Tucker graduated from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee College
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
Education & Training
- Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Nashville
- Fellowship: University of Alabama in Birmingham
Peer Recognition
- ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Experience
35+ years in practice