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Dr. James Tuchek, DO
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. James Tuchek, DO
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Dr. James Tuchek, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Crown Point, IN.
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Dr. James Tuchek, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Crown Point, IN
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. James Tuchek, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Crown Point, IN.
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About Dr. James Tuchek, DO

Dr. Tuchek graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. James Tuchek, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Crown Point, IN and has 21 years experience. Dr. Tuchek currently practices at Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Crown Point and is affiliated with Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Munster. Dr. Tuchek has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Cerebrovascular Disease, Aortic Stenosis and Carotid Artery Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tuchek received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Tuchek's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tuchek is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience and Background Check

Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Embolectomy Arterial
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Aortic Stenosis
Carotid Artery Disease
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Disease
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Heart Valve Disorders
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Iliac Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Pericardial Disease
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Mitral Valve Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Systolic Heart Failure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Thoracentesis
Congenital Heart Defects
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Embolism
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Excellent surgeon and excellent staff Highly recommend him
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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    BlueCare Direct HMO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
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  • Curative EPO
    Curative
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    Curative PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
    Sagamore Plus PPO
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    Blue Card
    Blue Card PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Preferred
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Health Alliance
    Health Alliance PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
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    Choice Plus
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
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  • Blue Cross Premier PPO
    Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
    Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network
  • SIHO Network HMO

Meet Dr. James Tuchek, DO

Biography
  • Dr. James Tuchek, DO is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Crown Point, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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FAQs About Dr. Tuchek's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Tuchek, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tuchek's profile.

Dr. Tuchek frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Cerebrovascular Disease, Aortic Stenosis and Carotid Artery Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Tuchek, DO is affiliated with Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Franciscan Health Munster.

Yes, Dr. James Tuchek, DO holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Tuchek has over 21 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. James Tuchek, DO Practices

  • Franciscan Health Dyer

    24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Franciscan Health Munster

    701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN

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