• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
  • Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
  • Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Detroit, MI
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine

Christopher J. Tucker, D.O.

REVIEWS

5.0

See patients reviews

Specialities

Pain Management

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Christopher Tucker is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is a pain management specialist at North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center and is dedicated to improving his patients’ pain and function. Dr. Tucker grew up in Michigan. He completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan Technological University and Wayne State University in Michigan. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 1988 from Michigan State University. From there, he went on to complete an internship from Detroit Osteopathic Hospital and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation from Wayne State University in 1992.

Dr. Tucker has served as assistant medical director at the Northeast Community Hospital Rehabilitation Unit in Bedford and is a designated doctor with the Texas Department of Insurance Workers’ Compensation Division for resolution of disputed impairment ratings.

Dr. Tucker’s main interests include musculoskeletal medicine including neck and low back pain, electrodiagnostic evaluation of neuromuscular injuries and diseases, acute and chronic pain management, and occupational and sports medicine.

Areas of Expertise

  • Medial Branch Blocks and Radiofrequency Ablation for facet mediated pain of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines
  • Cervical and lumbar epidural steroid injection
  • Intracept/Basivertebral nerve ablation for vertebrogenic pain syndrome
  • Joint injections including Hip, Knee, Shoulder
  • Regenerative Medicine/Orthobiologics for treatment of chronic tendinopathy and joint pain

Advanced Practice Provider

Alison Clem, P.A.-C.

Why Patients in Dallas/Fort Worth Love Us

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
  • Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
  • Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Detroit, MI
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine

Orthopedics & Spine Care from the Most Preferred Orthopedic Practice in Dallas/Fort Worth*

See why our patients love our physicians, quality of care, and amazing results.

*Based on Independent Market Research