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Dr. James Tuchek, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 65
Dr. James Tuchek, DO
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Dr. James Tuchek, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Joliet, IL.
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Dr. James Tuchek, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 65
Joliet, IL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. James Tuchek, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Joliet, IL.

About

Dr. Tuchek graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. James Tuchek, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Joliet, IL and has 19 years experience. Dr. Tuchek currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer, Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Tuchek has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm and Carotid Artery Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tuchek received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 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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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Artery Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Cardiac Tamponade
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Typical Atrial Flutter
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
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
    Blue Cross Premier PPO
  • HealthSync Options POS
    HealthSync PPO IN POS
    HealthSync-IN HMO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Cigna Plus
    Cigna PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate HMO
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    Curative PPO
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  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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  • BlueCare Direct HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Print PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
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    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Preferred PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    301 Madison St Ste 280, Joliet, IL 60435
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 836-4220
  2. 2 Office
    3800 W 203rd St Ste 203, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 747-4000
  3. 3 Cardiac Surgery Associates
    801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 204, Munster, IN 46321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 836-4220
  4. 4 Cardiac Care Associates Inc.
    1205 S Main St Ste 101, Crown Point, IN 46307
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 662-0077

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tuchek
4.6
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Nov 04, 2023
Excellent surgeon and excellent staff Highly recommend him
P Toepfer — Nov 04, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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 and Carotid Artery Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Tuchek, DO is affiliated with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer, Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Loyola University Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

    3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL

  • Franciscan Health Dyer

    24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN

  • Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet

    333 Madison St, Joliet, IL

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL