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Lynnia Tuckfield, MD

Dr. Lynnia Tuckfield

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Why did you chose Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency Program? 
At Valley Children’s, faculty and residents were so welcoming that I immediately felt like a part of the team. This program is committed to serving its many patients throughout the Central Valley, which makes it an excellent place to learn and work!

Hobbies:
Knitting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, self-defense and hanging out with my two cats

Advocacy and Research Interests and Accomplishments:
I’m passionate about providing comprehensive reproductive health education to adolescents.

Care Philosophy:
Every patient I see is placing their trust in me, so I care for them in the way that I’d want my loved ones to be cared for.