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Dr. George Tuchsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. George Tuchsen, MD
4.1 (35 Ratings)

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Dr. George Tuchsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Portland, ME.
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Dr. George Tuchsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Portland, ME
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. George Tuchsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Portland, ME.

About

Dr. Tuchsen graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1989 and completed a residency at University of Nm School of Med, General Surgery.Dr. George Tuchsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Portland, ME and has 35 years experience. Dr. Tuchsen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital. Dr. Tuchsen has experience treating conditions like Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tuchsen received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Tuchsen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tuchsen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tuchsen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Appendicitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Invasive Breast Cancer
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma of the Breast
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Breast Tumor
Megacolon
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
Distal Pancreatectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemicolectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatic Surgery
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Port Removal
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Aetna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Choice-ME PPO
    Pathway Enhanced-ME POS
    Maine HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Maine Orthotic & Prosthetic Rehab Services Inc
    195 Fore River Pkwy Ste 210, Portland, ME 04102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 553-6500
  2. 2 Stone Oak General Surgery
    540 Madison Oak Dr Ste 220, San Antonio, TX 78258
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 494-7979
  3. 3 Mercy Fore River Express Care
    175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland, ME 04102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 879-3000
  4. 4 Northern Light Mercy Hospital
    175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland, ME 04102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 553-6500
  5. 5 Northern Light Mercy Hospital
    144 State St, Portland, ME 04101
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tuchsen
4.1
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (25)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Jul 18, 2024
Great Doctor! Caring and Fantastic bed-side manner. Can’t say enough great things about Dr. Tuchsen!
MvS — Jul 18, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University NM Aff Hosps
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Nm School of Med, General Surgery
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Tuchsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tuchsen's profile.

Dr. George Tuchsen, MD is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Tuchsen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Light Mercy Hospital

    175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland, ME