- Dr. George R Tuchsen, MD
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Dr. George R Tuchsen, MD
General Surgery - Texas, San Antonio
Overview
Dr. George R Tuchsen, MD works in San Antonio, Texas is a specialist in General Surgery and graduated St. Olaf College in 1985. Dr. Tuchsen is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Northeast Methodist Hospital and practicing for 34 years
Specialties
- General Surgery
Conditions
• Abdominal Hernia• Acupuncture Meridian Therapy
• Aortic Root Surgery
• Aspiration Pneumonia
• Benign Neoplasm of Eye
• Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
• Cervical Spine Reconstruction
• Charcot Reconstruction
• Chronic Renal Insufficiency
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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• Conjunctivoplasty
• Cupping Therapy
• Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
• Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy
• Depressive Disorders
• Depressive Episode
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Dissecting Aneurysm
• Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
• Fear of Getting Married
• Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laproscopic
• Gastroparesis Therapy
• Genetic Testing
• Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
• Herpes Simplex Virus Antenatal Infection
• Hip Pain
• Hip Reconstruction Surgery
• Histoplasmosis
• Hypnosis (Medical Hypnotherapy)
• Hypochondriasis
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Kidney Damage - Ethylene Glycol
• Laceration
• Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
• Laparoscopic Spine Surgery
• Lavage
• Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
• Lymphoma, Large-Cell
• Muscle Hypotonia
• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Mycosis Fungoides
• Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome
• Osteochondritis Dissecans
• Photosensitivity
• Plantago Pollen Allergy
• Radical Retropubic Prostate Removal
• Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
• Scar Revision Surgery
• Shoulder and Thorax Deformity - Congenital Heart Disease
• Shoulder Fractures
• Skin Infections
• Strep Throat
• Urticaria Due to Cold
• Vertebral Artery Occlusion
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Procedures
• Abdominal Surgery• Appendectomy
• Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
• Appendectomy, Open
• Breast Surgical Procedure
• Colectomy
• da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
• da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
• da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
• Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
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• Distal Pancreatectomy
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Endoscopic Sphincterotomy and Papillotomy With Robotic Assistance
• Esophagomyotomy
• Excision of Breast Tumor
• Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
• Gallbladder Removal
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
• Hemicolectomy
• Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
• Hernia Repair
• Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
• Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
• Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
• Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Laparotomy
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Mastectomy
• Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
• Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
• Pancreatic Surgery
• Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
• Parathyroidectomy
• Partial Mastectomy
• Port Placements or Replacements
• Port Removal
• Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
• Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
• Thyroid Surgery
• Tracheal Surgery
• Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 34
State License
- Texas
Education & Training
Undergraduate School
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN, USA
Graduated: 1985
Northfield, MN, USA
Graduated: 1985
Residency Hospital
University Nm Aff Hosps
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Year completed: 1994
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Year completed: 1994
Internship Hospital
University Nm Aff Hosps
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Year completed: 1990
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Year completed: 1990
Awards
1 Bexar County Medical Society
2 Texas Medical Association
3 UTX Houston Alumni Association
Dr. Tuchsen Reviews
Based on: 1 review -Add review
I would recommend this provider to a friend
I received a timely response to my questions and concerns.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a thorough evaluation.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
I was given the medical information I needed in an understandable way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The results of my care met my expectations.
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Awesome doctor would highly recommend to friends and family. Dr Tuchsen is very thorough and his robotic surgery is less... invasive and down time is minimal. more details
Office Locations
Primary location
Fischer and Associates Inc
19016 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 210
Texas (TX)
San Antonio
78258
Phone:(210) 404-9950
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Fischer and Associates Inc, 19016 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 210, San Antonio, Texas (TX), 78258
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Assurant Health
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna-HealthSpring
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- GEHA
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Health Net
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Molina
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Open Access
- Options PPO
- PacifiCare
- PHCS Network PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- Principal Life
- Secure Horizons
- Texas True Choice
- UniCare
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellCare
- WellCare PPO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Methodist Hospital
7700 Floyd Curl Drive
Texas TX,
San Antonio,
78229
Methodist Hospital is a hospital located in San Antonio, TX. This hospital reports jointly with Northeast Methodist Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state averag...
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
1310 Mccullough Avenue
Texas TX,
San Antonio,
78212
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital is a hospital located in San Antonio, TX. This hospital reports jointly with Northeast Methodist Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the...
Northeast Methodist Hospital
12412 Judson Road
Texas TX,
San Antonio,
78233
Northeast Methodist Hospital is a hospital located in San Antonio, TX. This hospital reports jointly with Metropolitan Methodist Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the...
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