James Tuchek
Experienced in Pleural Effusion

Dr. James Tuchek

Thoracic Surgery
Endeavor Health
Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
12750 Saint Francis Dr., Suite 320, 
Crown Point, IN 
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Pleural Effusion
Endeavor Health
Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
12750 Saint Francis Dr., Suite 320, 
Crown Point, IN 
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Overview

James Tuchek is a Thoracic Surgeon in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Tuchek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. 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.

Graduate Institution
Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 1988
Residency
Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Med, Surgery, 1994
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in IN
Board Certifications
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
Fellowships
Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Med, Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery, 1996
Hospital Affiliations
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Franciscan Health Munster
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Franciscan Health Dyer
Franciscan Health Michigan City
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Aspirus Arise Health
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CareSource
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Cigna
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Cook Children's Health Plan
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Health Alliance
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
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Managed Health Services
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Medica
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Oscar
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Wellmark
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Locations

Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
12750 Saint Francis Dr., Suite 320, Crown Point, IN 46307
Call: 219-662-0077
Other Locations
Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
10 Martin Ave., Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60540
Call: 630-416-8500
Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
301 Madison St., Suite 308, Joliet, IL 60435
Call: 630-324-7915
Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
2650 Warrenville Rd., Suite 280, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Call: 630-324-7913

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.

5 Total Publications

Results of the VALOR II trial of the Medtronic Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft.
Results of the VALOR II trial of the Medtronic Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft.
Journal: Journal of vascular surgery
Published: August 31, 2016
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    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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    • Aortic Valve Replacement
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    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
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    • Arterial Embolism
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    • Carotid Artery Disease
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    • Carotid Artery Surgery
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    • Aneurysm Repair
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    • Aortic Dissection
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    • Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
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    • Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
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