It's rare to find a doctor as caring, thoughtful, thorough and knowledgeable as Dr Tucker. I'm so grateful to find someone who asked all the questions no one else had- it enabled her to give me the best treatment for the pain. I just did my first round with her and I know I am on a path to healing from chronic pain. Her entire team is lovely. read more

Gloria Tucker, MD - Reception - Pain Management Near Me - Novato, California

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I have had chronic severe pain stemming from a motor vehicle collision nearly 20 years ago and nothing that Kaiser has done for me has helped, nor any other outside doctor. I am lucky I found Dr Tucker on my own and I can say her treatments have been worth every penny and more! For the first time, I have had some relief. In my case, it will take several procedures but I don't mind, I had some success with the first round and am very excited. I'll be a return customer on many occasions in the future, I'm certain! No one ever realized or diagnosed my ligament laxity problem exacerbating my injuries until I saw her, and it makes perfect sense and answers a lot of life-long questions for me. Thank you Dr Tucker, Paul and Kay! read more

This is a VERY unprofessional office. I called and made an appointment for consult (cost = hundreds of dollars). Payment would be out of pocket because they do not accept any insurance. Never spoke with the doctor. Then I found a doctor in my insurance network who offers the same therapy. I called and informed them of this and said I was going to use the doctor in my network because of the cost. Their email response? "Good luck with that". Huh?? I called multiple times to understand what they meant by that. No answer. I wonder if the doctor is aware of the obnoxious staff that work for her?? Guess what guys. Customer service matters. I know multiple people in Marin considering stem cell therapy for joint issues and I have told every single one of them about my experience with you. To quote you, "good luck with that". Just pathetic. read more

Dr Tucker really takes her time seeing if she can help with PRP. My husband and I am both trying it. He had a torn hamstring, not bad enough for surgery, but was excruciating after 1 hour driving . He had it about six weeks ago, and today said that he hasn't had pain in a week. Mine is a bit more complicated, a pain in SI joint, hip from autoimmune disease. It has helped some, and I hope for another treatment. It was definitely worth it, and Dr Tucker is a doctor that actually knows what she is doing. read more

Excellent, caring and experienced physician. I have had marked improvement in my SI instability! Highly recommend!

I'd been in significant pain for over 6 months and had seen my personal physician, an osteopath, a chiropractor and 2 bodyworkers, looking for assistance. Someone mentioned prolotherapy, specifically Dr. Tucker. I interviewed three Prolotherapy practitioners. Dr. Tucker was well-trained, experienced, and very, very kind. I proceeded with treatment with her. After one treatment and within several weeks I had 95% improvement. Dr. Tucker is an exceptional physician and refreshingly warm and friendly You'll be in excellent hands with her. read more

I developed sciatica and knee pain from running. After 6 months of rest, treatments by "providers" and physical therapy I still had pain in my back, hip, knee, and couldn't run. After a thorough examination, Dr. Tucker expertly drew my blood and gave me PRP injections in the problem areas; hip back, and knee three weeks ago. I have been running pain-free for the past two weeks!! Dr. Tucker is a remarkably skilled clinician who takes time to diagnose the problem and treat it aggressively and get results. Her office staff are friendly, efficient and trained to help with procedures. She has a lovely quiet, clean and welcoming office. This is the best medical experience I've had since Doctors had their own practices. read more

Based on other Yelp reviews, I had an atypical experience here. The office is clean and bright and everyone was very kind and caring. The Dr. was 30 mins late to my appointment due to a personal emergency. No big deal, life happens. Unfortunately she had a really difficult time drawing my blood and had to try multiple arms and spots before succeeding. I've never had this problem elsewhere with blood draws. The entire process was very expensive, very painful, took a long time and literally did nothing to improve my back pain. I was told someone from their office would call me in a day or two to see how I was doing but I never heard from anyone -- its been over a year so I'm guessing they aren't going to call lol. I'm really glad other people found relief from their pain but be aware its definitely not a sure thing. read more

Dr. Gloria Tucker was amazing and a breath of fresh air! She really takes her time to help her patients, which is unheard of nowadays. I had a major injury that affected me differently due to Ehlers Danlos Hypermobility Syndrome. And Dr. Tucker was the first physician that understood my body and how to help me. She helped me find an Osteopath to reset my joints and then I did PRP for my neck. I had a whiplash injury causing nerve damage falling in the house. I had done PRP for my neck before, focusing on the facet joints. This time, we focused on the ligaments and strengthening them. When I had PRP before, they took a very small sample of blood, and the procedure was very fast. They only injected me a few times. Dr. Tucker took a much larger amount of blood, and she was extremely thorough. I was very impressed. She even got a phlebotomist to take my blood, since I have had issues with people being able to find my veins in the past. I am deeply thankful for Dr. Tucker's care and help. I am doing much better. I am in much less pain. I can function and move so much better now! She was a lifesaver! read more

I went to Dr. Tucker for PRP injections to eliminate my back pain caused by lifting weights last December. I couldn't stand, sit, or lie down without pain. I had tried ibuprofen and got no relief. I tried a chiropractor for 2 months and only got worse. Having attended several veterinary lectures on PRP injections in animals and seeing how successful it was, I went to Dr. Tucker for treatment. I found her to be knowledgeable, thorough, and competent. She listened to my concerns, evaluated x-rays and my gait and isolated the area of injury. She administered prolotherapy with slight success and then 7 weeks later PRP. Now 7 weeks since the PRP treatment and this 76 year old can sleep at night, do chores, hike the hills, and start exercising again, all with no pain! read more

What a pleasant experience with Dr. Tucker! I came to her after dealing with debilitating lower back pain for more than a year and a half. I had tried other treatments previously such as acupuncture, chiropractor, PT, sports massages and even a minor surgery. Even after all of that, I was still limited with my day to day activities, could not travel and would always fear that my back would "give out" at any moment. I'm so glad I decided to give PRP injections a try because they have changed my life! I have now resumed all activities except for strenuous exercise, but I am confident I will get there soon. I no longer live with daily back pain and am no longer limited in what I can do on a daily basis. I had my first round of PRP in April 2024 and since I improved significantly, I went for a second round in June. I am feeling so good that I don't think a third round will be necessary. Dr. Tucker is an expert in her field and is a lovely person who has amazing bedside manner. She makes you feel at ease before any treatment. Highly recommend her and I thank her for making such a positive difference in my health! Like read more

Dr. Tucker is a superb doctor, but more importantly practices medicine with a heart to treat and heal. My daughter has EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) and Dr. Tucker has been the ONLY doctor who did not Google this disease as we sat in their office needing treatment or knowledge of how to live with this disease. Dr. Tucker herself has EDS, so it is a tremendous comfort to be seen by a professional who has intimate knowledge and empathy of/with this disease, knows the chronic pain that accompanies this disease and offers treatment that can relieve people's suffering from this disease. The PRP / Prolotherapy treatments have helped my daughter with movement and pain. Moreover, that act of taking the time needed to listen to my daughter, not discount her or the disease, and not be limited to treatments or medications that are solely limited to the insurance companies discretion, approval and profit are testimonies to Dr. Tucker's (and Paul's) vocations of helping and healing. -- Thank you Dr. Tucker and Paul! read more

I was treated by Dr. Tucker six weeks ago for my knee pain. I am so grateful that my friend recommended Dr. Tucker. The pain is 70 % less then before I got the PRP injections. I still have pain but I can manage it with atopic pain cream. While on vacation, I was able to walk five miles, something I was not able to do for two and a half years! Dr. Tucker is not only very knowledgeable but she is empathetic and kind and treats you without judgment. Thank you so much Dr. Tucker! read more

After being told by my healthcare provider that my hip was "not going to get any better", that I would "need to adjust" and moderate what I did physically, I began to research alternative treatment, discovering PRP and Dr. Tucker. After spending about 45 minutes listening to history and symptoms, doing an in-depth examination, asking me to walk, move in different ways, she suspected there was a tear in the "sit bone" area. My healthcare provider would only do an X-ray, but Dr. Tucker also did a sonogram identifying the problematic area. After 50 minutes I finally learned what probably happened five years earlier when I had such pain once getting out of bed! Since then I had tried six different alternative treatments to get the pain down to a manageable level until I blew out my less-than-sturdy hip doing an aerobic move three months earlier. Later Dr. Tucker gave me PRP to my hip, right shoulder, upper back, and with such continuing care, sensitivity, dedication to alleviating pain, understanding, and friendly bedside manner. With Kay, her assistant, doing alto, I had fun singing through the treatment! (Both Kay and Paul are encouraging, helpful additions to her office.) Looking forward to the continuing progress of my body parts! Thank you, again, Dr. Tucker and staff. read more

Over 30 years ago, I was inspired by Dr, Tucker. She was active in wanting to learn more about the athletic body when stressed and in need of repair. As runners we compared notes. Opps! that is a lot of time to find I needed this therapy but not for running, I had a shoulder and knee injury from walking into a door in the hospital not running, that was chronic. Dr Tucker is amazing I am glad I found her doing the PRP work. On the follow up call, by Dr Tucker, I announced success and full rotation has returned. I needed just a little help from my own blood and this modality works. I highly suggests you take your injuries to Dr Tucker. She knows every inch of the muscularity in our bodies. She pointed out other pains which to me was so intuitive. She is a wonderful person, empathetic and sincere. One of a few excellent Doctors I know. I believe 100% in Dr. Tucker. read more

Dr. Tucker has been taking care of my unstable sacroiliac for more than 10 years. She is personable, knowledgeable, attentive, communicates clearly and is very kind. With prolotherapy she has stabilized my lower back. The procedure is nearly painless and it allows me, at age 80, to enjoy an active life. I am deeply grateful for her expertise and care. read more

I do want you to know how much you and the PRP have helped my lumbar facet pain, and that I again continue to improve. It is amazing to have one's life back like this... I am so pleased that you provide this care plus are teaching other physicians the same management. I retired from Kaiser Permanente as a Nurse Practitioner, and I know you worked there too. I hope that soon they will cover PRP therapy. read more

Three or four years ago I discovered Dr. Tucker and went to her for a pain that had "appeared out of nowhere" in my left hip and nearly prevented me from walking. Being extremely active (and extremely resistant to pharmaceutical drugs and surgery) I had researched PRP and Prolotherapy extensively. ONE VISIT to Dr. Tucker, utilizing Prolo, Prolozone and PRP, the combination therapy resulted in nearly immediate complete healing. Since my shoulder was bothering me as well, she also treated that and the pain resolved, as well. Dr. Tucker knows what she is doing. I had no X-rays or MRI's to help her along. She had me walk down the hall while observing and asking questions, then examined me in-depth to determine which areas and movements were painful. Truly skilled and virtually miraculous in results. To say nothing of her intelligence, kindness, vast experience and skill. Recently I had the pleasure (I mean that!) of returning to Dr. Tucker's office after several years of no pain . . . this time to work on my right shoulder rotator cuff and pain in my shoulder blade from decades of suffering hunched over a computer! Now, about five weeks later, I have about 90% less pain!! I can sleep on my right side and I can pull a t-shirt over my head without assistance, reach a high shelf and have returned to lifting free weights, although I'm taking it slow. I have successfully and joyfully referred one dear friend (who couldn't play tennis anymore) and one dear family member (whose shoulder was trashed from police work and carrying equipment) to her and they are also ecstatic about the amazing results. Game on! Cannot say enough good stuff about Dr. Tucker, but it's getting pretty long here. read more

I'm incredibly grateful for the care i received from Dr. Tucker. She helped me dramatically when other MD's and approaches failed repeatedly. I'm definitely a success story after 4 weeks. PS, I'm 52 years old. I'm anxious as can be about getting needles and Dr. Tucker made it far easier than I would have expected. Step 1 - take blood. I barely felt it which is a testament to her skill with giving needles. Step 2 - Again, anxious about getting needles but her demeanor and clear communication about what to expect really helped to reduce my anxiety about the process. Her website is also very informative and the process followed that information to a tee. I was referred to her by a close friend (doctorate in physical therapy) who extensively researched dr's that specialize in prolotherapy (he had it done previously) and on paper suggested Dr. Tucker. My actual experience with her was fabulous. But in the end it's all about results. Prior to the procedure I couldn't sit in a chair at all, had to work lying down in bed, was having trouble walking (in fact I was tilted significantly to the side when walking ) and my engagement with my 5 your old was severely impacted. I would also feel bone on bone movement that triggered intense pain which is now gone. I was getting desperate and willing to try anything trying to avoid surgery which I was contemplating. Like her website indicates about her journey, I too have done Cortisone multiple times, Rhizotomy and countless hours of physical therapy. Nothing worked. I'm 4 weeks into this and am having dramatic improvement. Over 50% pain reduction so far. I'll definitely be doing another round after 6 weeks to get it down further. I can't believe this approach isn't widely communicated by the medical community. As far as I'm concerned, its a no brainier and Dr. Tucker is a fabulous practitioner. read more

I had tried physical therapists, chiropractors and was on a regiment of drugs from Kaiser but none of this was decreasing the debilitating neck pain I'd been experiencing for months and months. Thankfully I discovered PRP and Dr Tucker in Novato. Her treatments are healing the damaged ligaments and tendons and I'm finally seeing progress after almost a year of only being able to work sporadically. I'm so glad I found her and have been introduced to this amazing treatment. read more

I can't say too many good things about PRP and Dr. Tucker, both. I agree completely with the woman in the other review who said it was like a miracle cure. For me, I guess it was three or four run-of-the-mill lower back injuries over the course of 20 years such that by last year I couldn't sit down for the excruciating pain and my whole "spare tire" area just ached 24 hours a day. It was totally debilitating and I was desperate. I tried everything I could find short of surgery, even a crazy diet and a lady who read my aura - I didn't care about anything except getting relief. Finally, enter PRP which I found online in a state of total demoralization and despair. Two treatments and I'm back to 80% - a miracle! I'm going back in to Dr. Tucker next week and I'd bet money that my back will be back to 99% in ten days. Not to mention, I had a wicked rotator cuff tear from a skiing accident which was, as is commonly known, ridiculously painful and ridiculously slow to heal. Eight months later I did one PRP treatment and literally OVERNIGHT the pain was gone. Another miracle. My wife has done numerous treatments for her long-term chronic issues and though she hasn't seen the same degree of miracle that I saw, the treatments still created substantial improvement and she also is going back for more next week. Don't think the treatment itself is pleasant: it isn't. Needles. Big ones. Lots of times. But Dr. Tucker has a wonderful bedside manner and excellent technique, so blessings on her. I don't know why it works, but it does. It's tragic that this treatment isn't universally used for the millions of people suffering from chronic back pain, and joint injuries, and migraines, and all the other issues this amazing treatment addresses. I suppose it's because it actually cures you - or stimulates your body to cure itself - so therefore if the patient is healed, you can't keep picking their pocket. Anyway, deep gratitude to Dr. Tucker and prolotherapy. Cheers. read more

Dr. Tucker is one of the kindest physicians I have ever met. She is the type of physician we other doctors aspire to be. She has a genuine interest in ending suffering. She is gentle and thorough and well versed in her field. I have had several visits for various body parts that need fixed. Each visit, I am greeted warmly by her staff and by her. I initially sought treatment with her because of an ankle injury. My ankles are far improved from the first visit where I could barely walk. I am a slow healer and I notice improvement to near resolution by 9 weeks post visit. She is also working on my shoulders, my hips, neck, elbows and wrists. I have noticed improvement in all these areas. She is helping me get my body back! Thank you Dr. Tucker! read more

Dr. Tucker treated me with PRP for two areas - left shoulder and lower back pain - after I was t-boned in a motor vehicle accident in late 2016. I felt incredibly nervous about this but I was in constant searing pain and had been debilitated for over a year. I was unable to go back to my regular yoga practice or any other strength training workouts because of the intense pain. I met with Dr. Tucker for a consultation and was thrilled with her thoroughness and bedside manner. The injections made an enormous difference and I've been able to go back to my yoga practice and begin to rehabilitate my body as a result. It was night and day difference in terms of range of motion and pain reduction (even elimination for parts of my injured shoulder and back). I am considering returning for some fine-tuning to my shoulder by Dr. Tucker. I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

I visited Dr. Tucker for several tears in the meniscus in my knee after going the usual route with doc of xray, MRI, PT and possibility of cortisone shot (which I did not get due to it providing just short term relief). Nothing helped. PT was a joke. At age 66, there was not much hope of the tears healing and surgery was not recommended due to increased risk of arthritis. My mental state was pretty low as yoga and cycling were my happy times and I felt like I was looking at a future without them or being modified so greatly as to not being joy-filled. My first meeting with Dr. Tucker was great. She was so warm and sincerely curious about my injury. She spent a long time examining my knee, identifying the tender spots, listening to my history, and really getting a sense of who I was and what I was missing. She recommended that I go ahead with the PRP. The PRP procedure was completely painless. After Dr. Tucker marked all the painful spots in and around my knee, she withdrew the blood. Then she numbed up my knee really well with a skin-numbing spray followed by small injections of lidocaine. Then, she returned with the centrifuged platelet-laden plasma and injected it in all the marked spots. The first several days, my knee was warm and swollen, which is what Dr. Tucker had told me it would be. After that, my knee felt almost the same as it had prior to the PRP procedure. At 4 weeks, I began to feel some relief and by 5 1/2 weeks, my knee was back to normal! Now I am back on my bike and on the mat, doing yoga. I think PRP is a miracle, and Dr. Tucker's expert care, her warmth and her professionalism is amazing. Highly recommend her! read more

I always feel compassionately-cared for, by the skilled hands and heart of Dr. Gloria Tucker. She listens with great depth and precision to my description of what's ailing me during our consultation, takes adequate time to review the imaging and reports I bring in for her to see and then creates a treatment plan with Prolotherapy (with or without PRP) that has enabled both my shoulder and hip pain to heal. Another thing to be aware of for those of you who may be researching the cost, side effects and other issues associated with a potential surgery, as opposed to Prolotherapy: Prolotherapy with dextrose or Platelet Rich Plasma does not require general anesthesia. That, in my opinion, is a real advantage for many, because general anesthesia which is required for most surgeries can cause or advance dementia in fragile older people who are prone to it. That is a fact that most orthopedic surgeons will not freely share with potential surgical candidates. With Prolo/PRP, there is no cutting of ligaments or tendons, which is normal in surgical operations and can cause painful scaring and can take six months or more to begin to heal. My shoulder and hip both became significantly less painful and much more mobile four to five weeks after Prolo/PRP treatments by Dr. Tucker and I haven't needed another treatment since and it's been nearly a year since my hip treatment and six months for my shoulder, so my body has held the treatments beautifully. I'd like to make one recommendation: If you've been diagnosed with lymphedema in either your arm or leg, or may be at risk for such, be sure to check with your lymphedema specialist before getting any injections in that limb. I'd like to mention that Dr. Tucker's fees for treatment are extremely reasonable, compared to other practitioners, and also, the cost of surgery (10 to 15 times cheaper than surgery, with few or none of the side effects that surgery can entail. And many surgeries have low efficacy rates, compared to the gains in mobility and pain reduction of Prolo/PRP. Do your own research and check out hip, shoulder and knee surgery results compared to Prolo/PRP.) I want to add that Jane, her Novato office assistant, made me feel at ease as soon as I entered their office and handled all aspects of my visit with care and professionalism. Thank you, Dr. Tucker, for your expert care and compassion and for creating a healing response in me that has provided me with much more function and much less pain. read more

Being a guitarist and a cyclist, I need both my wrists and knees. Less than a week ago I had my first (and, maybe, last) prolo treatment. Today, 5 days later, both my left wrist and right knee have improved significantly! I can't say enough good things about Dr. Tucker! She's located in a beautiful clinic in Novato. Lynn, the front-desk person, was a delight and very helpful. The session took about a half hour, and I felt absolutely taken care of by Dr. Tucker. read more

My Daughter was seriously injured and after 20 years of by weekly local chiropractic visits and a very painful and limited life Dr Tucker performed one substantial precision prolo therapy treatment on her that completely changed her life. Her work stabilizes week joints. Will continue in hope for as normal life as possible. Thank you, Dr Tucker and Staff! read more

Dr. Gloria Tucker is your secret weapon against chronic pain. What do I mean? If you have pain that seems to conquering you, pain that seems endless and pain that seems to be taking over your life, then be sure to visit Dr. Tucker. From the first moment you walk into the inviting front reception area you will feel welcomed. Her office manager Paul will be there to greet you and then Dr. Tucker will take over. She will listen, evaluate and then treat. The injections can be painful but Dr. Tucker's one-pointed attention to detail will be clear and a few weeks later when the pain has lessened or disappeared completely, you will know you have made the right choice. As I already stated, you have your own personal weapon against pain. Arthritis, tendinitis or other painful conditions will be treated with care and compassion. So don't let pain rule your life, take control and make an appointment with Dr. Tucker. You won't regret it! It was the best decision I made! read more

I've had several prolotherapy treatments with Dr. Tucker for my knees, and I've experienced a blessed relief from chronic pain and instability. Dr. Tucker is an extremely competent and knowledgeable professional whose attentive presence and manner inspire trust and confidence. She and her exceptional staff maintain a wonderful healing environment. Based on my experiences and results, I give Dr. Tucker my highest recommendation. Doug Childers read more

Dr. Gloria Tucker has helped me save my hip.. She is highly credentialed, knowledgable and delightful to work with. I went to see her with much pain and an assumption that I would need a hip replacement. I actually had the date scheduled for surgery. She looked at my xrays, palpated all the places on my body that needed treatment and began the process. Three treatments later, I feel so good. I am exercising again and ready to begin hiking as well. Everytime I think of the possibilities of prolo therapy and its benefits to me and others, I can't help but smile. read more

Dr. Tucker preformed platelet rich plasma injections into my shoulder for a rotator cuff injury (partial tear/tendinitis). I cannot be happier with the results, as I am completely pain free at this point. Prior to seeing Dr. Tucker, I received two cortisone injections and spent months doing physical therapy to no avail. Six weeks after the PRP injections, I am able to exercise and play sports pain free for the first time in nearly a year. She has a great bedside manner and provided a thorough explanation of the procedure. If you have joint pain, I strongly recommend getting a consultation from Dr. Tucker. read more

I lived with excruciating shoulder pain at night for the last 3 years, often rendering me sleepless - until I discovered Dr. Tucker and Prolotherapy. This is going to sound like a late night advertisement, but truly, her treatment was a medical miracle - and this is coming from a very pragmatic, successful business woman. Before Dr. Tucker, I had to be certain I had an aisle seat on the airplane on business trips so that i could maneuver my shoulders to a position that didn't hurt! I had been to other MDs who suggested everything from pain pills at night to surgery. I had alternative treatments including pllates, yoga, weight training, massage, cranial sacral, herbal therapies - nothing worked. Then, Dr. Gloria Tucker suggested this new treatment called prolotherapy. I had 2 treatments in both shoulders. Over the period of 3 months, the pain has disappeared completely. In fact, I recently had a surgical procedure that required bed rest (nothing to do with my shoulders). If I hadn't had Dr. Tucker's treatment, my shoulders would have been in debilitating pain. That didn't ever happen because of the prolotherapy. I sailed through recovery with no shoulder joint pain at all! Thank you, Dr. Tucker! read more

I had arthoscopic surgery on the meniscus in my left knee about 14 years ago. The surgery helped a lot, but my knee was never 100%. I started trail running a few years ago and the knee really started giving me trouble. It clicked and kind of stuck slightly, particularly on downhills and was hot and sore a long time after each run. About 2 years ago, Dr. Tucker administered prolotherapy on the knee. She told me to take it easy for a while, but, to tell the truth, the knee felt great the next day and I went out for a short run and was doing long runs within a few days. No pain, no clicking or grinding in the joint. My left knee felt so much more sound than my right knee, I had the right one done about a month later. I'm told it sometimes takes several treatments to get full benefits, but I had one treatment for each knee and they've been fine since. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Tucker as a completely honest, ethical physician. And I think prolotherapy is a great treatment for joint problems. read more