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Dr. George Tuchsen, MD

General Surgery
4.1 (34)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. George Tuchsen, MD

Dr. George Tuchsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from U Of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx and is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital. Dr. Tuchsen, completed a residency at Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Tuchsen an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Tuchsen works at Gary M Hall in San Antonio, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis and Ileus along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tuchsen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Stone Oak General Surgery
    540 Madison Oak Dr Ste 220, San Antonio, TX 78258 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 494-7979

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  • Northern Light Mercy Hospital

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    About Dr. George Tuchsen, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1073528725
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, General Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Nm Aff Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • U Of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • st. olaf college
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. George Tuchsen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tuchsen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tuchsen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tuchsen has seen patients for Appendicitis and Ileus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tuchsen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    34 patients have reviewed Dr. Tuchsen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tuchsen.

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