Dr. Puckett grew up in Colorado and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Denver graduating with Honors in Chemistry and minors in Biology, Mathematics and Psychology. He received his Doctorate in Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda Maryland. Dr. Puckett served in the United States Army for ten years and completed his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC. He practiced in the metro Boston area for 15 years prior to joining Royal Palm OB/GYN in 2005. Dr. Puckett is a board certified Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has over thirty-three years of experience and is a skilled surgeon with areas of expertise in minimally invasive surgery to include proficiency in the use of the da Vinci Robotic System. He has developed a technique of cerclage placement for incompetent cervix that has resulted in numerous successful term births. Tim Puckett truly believes that the ability to practice in a privilege and looks forward to assisting you with your medical needs. He encourages your participation in your care and medical decisions. His motto is ?integrity is not optional?.