Overview
James Tuchek is a Thoracic Surgeon in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Tuchek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- HMO
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- PPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
301 Madison St, Joliet, IL 60435
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Tuchek isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Tuchek isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Tuchek isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Tuchek isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Tuchek isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Tuchek isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Tuchek isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Tuchek isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Tuchek isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Tuchek isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Tuchek isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Tuchek isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Tuchek isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Tuchek isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.


