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Dr. James Tuchek, DO
Overview of Dr. James Tuchek, DO
Dr. James Tuchek, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Joliet, IL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers, Franciscan Health Crown Point, AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet and Franciscan Health Dyer. Patients rated Dr. Tuchek an average 4.6 star rating.
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Dr. Tuchek's Office Locations
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Office301 Madison St Ste 280, Joliet, IL 60435 Directions (219) 836-4220
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Office3800 W 203rd St Ste 203, Olympia Fields, IL 60461 Directions (708) 747-4000
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Cardiac Surgery Associates801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 204, Munster, IN 46321 Directions (219) 836-4220
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Cardiac Care Associates Inc.1205 S Main St Ste 101, Crown Point, IN 46307 Directions (219) 662-0077
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- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers
- Franciscan Health Crown Point
- AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet
- Franciscan Health Dyer
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Pericardial Disease
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Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
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Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
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
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
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
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Aortic Aneurysm
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)
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Aortic Valve Disease
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Carotid Artery Disease
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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Hypertensive Heart with Failure
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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Pericardial Disease
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Pleural Effusion
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Systolic Heart Failure
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Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Aortic Repair
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Aortic Valve Surgery
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Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
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Maze Procedure
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
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Aortic Ectasia
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Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
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Aortic Stenosis
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation
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Atrial Septal Defect
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
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Benign Pleural Neoplasm
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Congenital Heart Defects
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Congenital Heart Disease
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Coronary Artery Aneurysm
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Coronary Artery Dissection
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
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Esophageal Cancer
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Esophageal Fistula
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Hypertensive Heart without Failure
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Lung Cancer
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Marfan Syndrome
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Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
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Mitral Valve Disease
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
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Noninfective Endocarditis
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
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Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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Septal Defect
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Ventricular Fibrillation
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Ventricular Septal Defect
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
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Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Aortic Angioplasty
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Aortic Arch Repair
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
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Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
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Decortication and Pleurectomy
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Endovascular Repair of Aorta
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Heart Defect Repair
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Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
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Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Mitral Valve Repair
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Mitral Valve Surgery
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Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
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Open Lobectomy
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Open Lung Resection or Removal
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Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
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Pancoast Tumor Excision
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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
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Thoracentesis
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Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
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Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
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Tracheal Surgery
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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About Dr. James Tuchek, DO
Specialties*
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 19 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1598721250
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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