Heather Tucker, DO

Assistant Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Emergency Medicine

Classification:

Clinical Faculty

• DO, WV School of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate: West Virginia University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Clinical Ultrasound Fellowship, West Virginia University School of Medicine
Board Certification:  Board Eligible, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Professional Societies/Leadership positions: ACEP. Faculty advisor, Ultrasound Interest Group; Chief Resident, 2023-2024
Awards/Honors: Outstanding Resident 2023-2024
Professional interests: Point of Care Ultrasound, Medical Student Education
Personal interests: Mountain biking, downhill and cross-country skiing, photography

Dr. Heather Tucker is originally from North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, but grew up a in a Mountaineer family. She is the 32^nd person in her family to attend WVU. During her undergraduate career, she was a member of the WVU Drumline, where she met her husband, Foster. She traveled south to complete her medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV. On a wilderness medicine rotation during medical school, she adopted a small hound dog, named Jasper. She returned to Morgantown for emergency medicine residency and completed a fellowship in ultrasound here at WVU. She works clinically at both Uniontown Hospital and Ruby Memorial Hospital. She enjoys spending time with her family, including daughter, Lira, and recreating in the many beautiful places West Virginia has to offer.

Medical Specialties

• Emergency Medicine

Special Training

• Fellowship, Clinical Ultrasound Fellowship
  West Virginia University School of Medicine