Name: Dr. Kimberly K. Tucker, MD

Specialty: Orthopedics

Subspecialty: 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

Locations (City/State): Tucson, Arizona 85718

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes — Currently accepting new patients; online appointment booking available

NPI Number: 1295906790

About the Doctor

Dr. Kimberly K. Tucker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 21 years of clinical experience, practicing in Tucson, Arizona. She completed both her medical degree and her Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, where she trained from 2003 to 2008. She practices through Northwest Allied Physicians LLC, a multidisciplinary group that includes specialists in family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery, and she is affiliated with Banner-University Medical Center Tucson, ranked #4 in Arizona, as well as Banner Surgery Center-Alvernon.

Dr. Tucker has been recognized as an expert in four conditions — knee replacement, hip replacement, arthritis, and joint pain — with treatment volumes that are very high compared to the Arizona state average. She has earned a perfect 5 out of 5 overall patient rating based on 434 reviews, receiving excellent scores across all measured categories including thoroughness of examination, ability to answer questions, and clarity of instructions. She has also received five Patient Awards and has multiple professional awards, honors, recognitions, and published research to her name.

She holds an active Arizona State Medical License through 2027 and is currently accepting new patients with convenient online appointment booking available.

Key highlights about Dr. Tucker include the following:

• Over 21 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Expert-level treatment volumes in knee replacement, hip replacement, arthritis, and joint pain — very high compared to Arizona state average
• Perfect 5 out of 5 patient rating from 434 reviews
• Five Patient Awards including thorough exams, clear explanations, and attentive listening
• Affiliated with Banner-University Medical Center Tucson — ranked #4 in Arizona
• Multiple professional awards, honors, recognitions, and published research
• Active Arizona State Medical License through 2027
• Currently accepting new patients with online booking available

Education & Training

Dr. Tucker completed her entire medical education and surgical residency training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, reflecting deep roots in the Arizona medical community. Her education and training include the following:

• Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson — Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree
• Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery — University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, 2003 – 2008
• Subspecialty Focus: General Orthopedic Surgery
• Licensure: Arizona State Medical License — Active through 2027
• Licensure: Maryland State Medical License — Active through 2011
• NPI: 129590679

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Tucker diagnoses and treats a comprehensive range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments in adult patients. Her documented expert-level conditions with very high treatment volumes compared to the Arizona state average include knee replacement, hip replacement, arthritis, and joint pain. The full range of conditions she treats includes the following:

• Knee Joint Degeneration and Knee Replacement Indications
• Hip Joint Degeneration and Hip Replacement Indications
• Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Bursitis and Joint Inflammation
• Joint Pain and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
• Sports Injuries (Ligament Tears, Tendon Injuries, Meniscus Tears)
• Rotator Cuff Injuries and Shoulder Conditions
• Fractures and Bone Injuries
• Hip Fractures (High Performing hospital affiliation)
• Cartilage Damage and Chondromalacia
• Tendinitis and Overuse Injuries
• Spinal Conditions and Back Pain
• Degenerative Joint Disease
• Bone Tumors and Musculoskeletal Infections
• Congenital and Developmental Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Post-Surgical Orthopedic Rehabilitation Planning

Medical Procedures Performed

• Total Knee Replacement Surgery (Total Knee Arthroplasty)
• Total Hip Replacement Surgery (Total Hip Arthroplasty)
• Partial Knee Replacement (Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty)
• Revision Joint Replacement Surgery
• Arthroscopic Knee Surgery (Meniscus Repair, ACL Reconstruction)
• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
• Fracture Repair and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
• Hip Fracture Surgical Repair
• Joint Injection Therapy (Corticosteroid and Hyaluronic Acid Injections)
• Bone and Joint Biopsy
• Cartilage Repair and Restoration Procedures
• Tendon and Ligament Repair Surgeries
• Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Pre-Operative Orthopedic Evaluation and Surgical Planning
• Post-Operative Orthopedic Follow-Up and Rehabilitation Coordination
• Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation (X-Ray, MRI, CT Scan)

Services Offered

Dr. Tucker’s orthopedic practice at Northwest Allied Physicians LLC in Tucson provides a full range of surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal care services for adult patients. Her practice is built around delivering expert orthopedic evaluation, precise surgical intervention, and comprehensive post-operative care, with a patient experience that consistently earns perfect ratings across all measured categories.

Orthopedic consultation and evaluation services form the foundation of her practice. Dr. Tucker conducts thorough physical examinations — a quality for which her patients rate her a perfect 5 out of 5 — along with detailed review of imaging studies including X-rays, MRI scans, and CT scans to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal conditions. She takes time to clearly explain diagnoses and treatment options to patients, as reflected in her perfect clarity of instructions score, ensuring patients are fully informed before proceeding with any treatment plan.

Joint replacement surgery is her highest-volume area of expertise. Dr. Tucker performs total and partial knee replacement and total hip replacement surgeries at very high volumes compared to the Arizona state average, making her one of the most experienced joint replacement surgeons in the region. She is affiliated with Banner Surgery Center-Alvernon for outpatient surgical procedures and Banner-University Medical Center Tucson for more complex inpatient surgical cases.

Non-surgical orthopedic treatment options are also a key part of her practice. For patients who are not yet candidates for surgery or who prefer conservative management, Dr. Tucker offers joint injection therapies including corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid injections, activity modification counseling, physical therapy referrals, and anti-inflammatory medication management to help control pain and improve function.

Sports medicine and trauma orthopedic services are provided for patients with acute injuries including fractures, ligament tears, tendon injuries, and meniscus damage. Her hospital affiliation with Banner-University Medical Center Tucson — a High Performing hospital in Hip Fracture care — ensures access to advanced resources for complex trauma cases.

Post-operative care and rehabilitation coordination are integral to Dr. Tucker’s surgical services. She provides detailed follow-up care after joint replacement and other orthopedic surgeries, monitoring healing progress, managing post-surgical pain, and coordinating physical therapy and rehabilitation programs to support full recovery.

Services available at Dr. Tucker’s practice include the following:

• Orthopedic consultation and comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation
• Total and partial knee replacement surgery
• Total hip replacement surgery
• Revision joint replacement surgery
• Arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery
• Fracture and trauma orthopedic surgery
• Joint injection therapy (corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid)
• Sports injury diagnosis and treatment
• Non-surgical orthopedic pain management
• Pre-operative surgical planning and evaluation
• Post-operative follow-up and rehabilitation coordination
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation referrals
• Diagnostic imaging review and interpretation
• Telehealth consultations — contact office to confirm availability
• Online appointment booking available

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Tucker accepts a broad range of insurance plans at her practice. Patients are encouraged to contact her office at (520) 694-8000 to confirm their specific plan and coverage details before scheduling an appointment. Currently accepted insurance plans include the following:

• Aetna — POS, PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts — Medicare, PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan — HMO, POS, PPO
• Cigna — PPO
• Elevance (formerly Anthem) — HMO, Medicare, POS
• Humana — Medicare, PPO
• United Healthcare — HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO

Note: Insurance acceptance is subject to change. Please verify directly with the office prior to your visit.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Office

Practice Name: Northwest Allied Physicians LLC

Address: 265 W Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85718

Phone: (520) 694-8000

Practice NPI: 1003833179

Hospital Affiliations

Banner-University Medical Center Tucson — Tucson, Arizona

Banner-University Medical Center Tucson is ranked #4 in Arizona and has earned High Performing recognition in Hip Fracture care. It is a leading academic medical center affiliated with the University of Arizona Health Sciences, offering advanced surgical facilities, orthopedic trauma services, and comprehensive inpatient care. Dr. Tucker’s affiliation with this hospital ensures her patients have access to high-quality inpatient orthopedic surgical care and complex case management.

Banner Surgery Center-Alvernon — Tucson, Arizona

Banner Surgery Center-Alvernon is an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) where Dr. Tucker performs outpatient orthopedic surgical procedures. ASCs offer patients a convenient, cost-effective, and efficient setting for same-day surgical procedures including joint replacements and arthroscopic surgeries, with streamlined scheduling and dedicated surgical teams focused on orthopedic care.