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Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD
4.3 (79 Ratings)
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Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD is a General Surgeon in Elmwood Park, IL.
Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD
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Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Elmwood Park, IL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD is a General Surgeon in Elmwood Park, IL.

About

Dr. Tiesenga graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD is a General Surgeon in Elmwood Park, IL and has 33 years experience. Dr. Tiesenga currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community First Medical Center and West Suburban Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tiesenga received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 79 times. Dr. Tiesenga's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tiesenga is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1950 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
    Monday
    07:30 - 11:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 West Suburban Medical Center
    3 Erie Ct, Oak Park, IL 60302
  3. 3 Office
    7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 302, Chicago, IL 60631
  4. 4 Office
    3825 Highland Ave Ste 2M, Downers Grove, IL 60515
  5. 5 Office
    2913 N Commonwealth Ave Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60657

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tiesenga
4.3
Based on 79 Reviews
5 Stars (64)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (13)

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tiesenga's profile.

Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD is affiliated with Community First Medical Center and West Suburban Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community First Medical Center

    5645 W Addison St, Chicago, IL

  • West Suburban Medical Center

    3 Erie Ct, Oak Park, IL