Dr. Kelly Tucker, MD

Cardiology*MaleAge 67

Cardiology*

Dr. Kelly Tucker, MD is a cardiologist in Orange, CA. He specializes in Cardiology.

Dr. Kelly Tucker, MD

Orange County Heart Institute-Orange

1140 W La Veta Ave Ste 640 Orange, CA 92868

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Dr. Tucker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tucker specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Tucker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tucker

3.5
32 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
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2 star
3%
3%
1 star
34%
34%

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Do not trust this doctor with your life
He tested and diagnosed my wife as having stag 2 and 3 A.V. blocks. And in desperate life saving surgery for pacemaker A.S.A.P. Showed both of us the graph indicating 2nd and 3rd degree A.V. blocks. Then introduced us to an older couple, husband had the procedure. I asked if we could have a copy of the graph showing those readings. He said sure, went with us out to the desk and said something to his assistant to get them. Days later while playing tennis with a good friend, I mentioned all this after our match. He also was a very well known and respected Cardiologist. We sat under a tree there and after about 1 minute he stands up and says 'this is ridiculous. A first year student would see this in a minute. These are not 3rd degree A.V. blocks, not even 2nd.' Then he says 'wait a minute, doesn't your wife come here to the track and run? Yes, daily. He says nobody with 3rd degree blocks can walk 10 feet without falling over. Why would Kelly Tucker do this? He's a good guy.'
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2024
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Dr. Tucker pinpoints conditions and has excellent knowledge of CAD. I'm alive because he performed to his potential and let me know upfront the pros and cons. Top physician, I'm glad I was able to have him as my cardiologist
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John Cochran – Dec 16, 2023
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He has been my cardioligist for years. Inserted a watchman in me. went to see him and he performed new surgery for stint. Have needed to see him for stress test. hes out of town on both occasions appointment was made noby will help me Dr. tucker couldnt even remember me when he last saw me!!!!! This is simply disgusting. I dont think he is interested in his work any more more interested in other pusuits. I wonder if I should mentuion this to the medical board.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Don Lewis – Jul 31, 2019
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Dr. Tucker is a passionate, talented, incredible cardiologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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M Marks in North Tustin, CA – Dec 21, 2018
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Dr Tucker tells it like it is, he's my kind of doctor, he takes his profession seriously and doesn't sugar coat his words, I'm grateful to have "Tucker" as my cardiologist!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Matthew Wohlken in Orange, CA – Jul 24, 2018
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Excellent caring physician. I had been to many doctors in the past but Dr Tucker unraveled my problem where others had failed
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Redlands, CA – Aug 13, 2017
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After several years of accompanying my late father to his appointments with Dr Tucker, I did not hesitate to choose him for my own cardiologist when I developed heart problems. He is clearly on top of things in his field, and his recommendations for treatment are based on his personal review of scientific evidence, rather than simply going with the accepted practice. He and his staff are obviously very busy, which should be taken as a sign of the times, rather than "not caring" about patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kerry Manos in Mountain Center, CA – Apr 21, 2017
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didn't show up after the procedure to sign a release
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Clint Hopson in Tustin , CA – Mar 10, 2017
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Appointment scheduling - This office shares staff and they don't answer their phones. You have to leave a message to get call back. They are busy, unfriendly and couldn't care less about you as a patient. They do insurance verifications but don't informed you of your responsibilities or let you know that you will get a huge bill from St Joseph hospital ripping off your insurance. As for Dr Kelly Tucker-He is full of himself and doesn't listen and like to tell a lot of stories.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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MD in Westminster, CA – Jun 30, 2016
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He is a good doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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La Puente, CA – Apr 30, 2016
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Dr. TUCKER saved my life. He is superior in his field and I can trust he is always current on cutting edge medical advancements. Although there are some members of his front office staff that clearly don't care about patient satisfaction, Dr Tucker and the staff that he does choose to lean on when needs to makes up for it and I trust that he can make every decision necessary to keep me and every member of my family alive without fail. You cannot say that about many doctors these days. Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Daisy Fairchild in Tustin, Ca – Feb 25, 2016
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Dr Tucker was pro-active in explaining my condition, he is very caring and that makes me have confidence in his care. Answers all my questions and gives detail explanations. I will recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Ronald Delucchi in Tustin, CA – Jan 07, 2016
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Dr. Kelly Tucker, MD is a cardiologist in Orange, CA. He specializes in Cardiology.
  • Cardiology

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  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Tucker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Orange County Heart Institute-Orange

    Orange County Heart Institute-Orange1140 W La Veta Ave Ste 640 Orange, CA 92868
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

      1100 W Stewart Dr
      Orange, CA 92868
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Orange County Global Medical Center

      1001 N Tustin Ave
      Santa Ana, CA 92705
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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