Meet Nicole Tucker
Nicole is a neurosurgical physician assistant serving patients at Neurosurgery One’s Lakewood clinic in Lakewood. She assists Dr. Hudson in neurosurgical procedures, primarily treating brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), aneurisms, and neck and back pain.
Nicole attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, earning a Bachelors of Science Aerospace Physiology with minors degrees in chemistry and psychology. She also competed on the Women’s basketball team for 5 years where she earned awards such as First Team Academic All-American, ERAU Women’s Basketball All-Time Leading Scorer, and the ERAU Female Athlete of the Year, among others. She continued her education at Butler University, and worked towards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree. During her time in the Master’s program, she completed a five month clinical rotation with Neurosurgery One at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood.
Nicole strives to provide well rounded, individualized care for patients seeking neurosurgical care to improve their quality of life. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, playing basketball and reading.
Education
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies – Butler University
- Bachelor of Science Aerospace Physiology – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Minors in Psychology, Chemistry, Human Factors and Global Conflict Studies
Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Certifications
- Advanced Life Support certified
- Basic Life Support certified
- Adult mental health first aid certified
Team
Specializes in neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive brain surgery, and brain mapping.
