News and Events

Dr. Daniel Tucker Joins TSPMG Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group is pleased to announce that Daniel Tucker, DPM, has joined Kaiser Permanente of Georgia as Lead in the Department of Podiatric Medicine, Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Tucker, who is currently seeing patients at the Kaiser Permanente Glenlake Medical Office, will focus on foot and ankle conditions that warrant more aggressive care, including traumatic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Tucker received his medical degree from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a residency in podiatric medicine and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle at Hoboken University Medical Center. He is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. Prior to joining TSPMG, he was in private practice in Southern California.

Dr. Bob Climko Joins TSPMG Behavioral Health

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group pleased to announce that Robert (Bob) Climko, MD, MBA has joined TSPMG as Chief of Behavioral Health.

In his new role, Dr. Climko will be responsible for retention and recruitment of additional highly qualified Behavioral Health clinicians, further leadership development within the department, ensuring that our members have excellent access to behavioral health care, and focusing on delivering care of the highest quality. Ultimately, his efforts will be instrumental in helping us meet our affordability, quality, and service goals.

Dr. Climko has broad administrative, operational, disease and utilization management experience. Positions he held prior to joining TSPMG include Senior Medical Director of APS Healthcare, Director of Medical Affairs for the Cobb/Douglas County Community Service Board, Medical Director for the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center, and Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health Partners.

Dr. Climko received his medical degree from Northeastern University and completed a residency in Psychiatry at UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School. He is Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.