George R Tuchsen, MD

George R Tuchsen, MD
Stone Oak General Surgery 540 Madison Oak Drive STE 220 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
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George R Tuchsen, MD

Stone Oak General Surgery is a general surgery practice caring for patients in the San Antonio, Texas area. Dr. George Tuchsen has an established reputation for excellent patient care and specializes in the latest, minimally-invasive procedures such as Single-Site da Vinci Surgery for the treatment of gallbladder disease. He is also leader in advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques in the surgical specialties of General Surgery, Esophageal, Cancer and Breast. Caring is a vital part of our commitment to the highest standards of care. From our surgeon to our staff, we care about our patients, their health, and getting them back to enjoying their daily lives.
Primary Specialty

Surgeon

Gender Male
Services We are devoted to providing the full range of surgical care. If you would like more information on the services we provide, please call our office or speak with your provider.

da Vinci® Surgery
da Vinci Surgery for Cholecystectomy (Single Site)
da Vinci Surgery for Cholecystectomy
da Vinci Surgery for Heller Myotomy
da Vinci Surgery for Nissen/ Hiatal Hernia Repair
da Vinci Surgery for Hernias (Ventral, Inguinal, Para-esophageal, Hiatal)

Breast Surgery
Excisional biopsy
Incisional biopsy
Core Needle biopsy
Fine Needle Aspiration
Mastectomy
Preventative Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Dissection
Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Endocrine Surgery
Thyroid Surgery - fine needle aspiration,total thyroidectomy, thyroid lobectomy
Parathyroid Surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery
Esophagus
Stomach - total and partial gastrectomy for cancer, gastric operations for peptic ulcer disease, open and laparascopic fundoplication for reflux disease (Laparoscopic Nissen), TIF, placement of gastric feeding tubes
Small Intestine - operations for bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, placement of feeding tubes
Colon & Rectum - colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, colonic bleeding, rectal prolapse, treatment of hemorrhoids
Appendectomy

Hernia Surgery
Ingunial Hernia Repairs
Incisional hernia repairs
Hiatal / Anti-Reflux_(GERD) Hernia Repairs
Ventral / Umbilical_Hernia Repairs

Liver, Biliary, Pancreatic Surgery
Gallbladder – Traditional Open Cholecystectomy, Laproscopic Cholesystectomy, Common Bile Duct Exploration
Liver – liver biopsy & resection for tumors
Pancreas – pancreatic resection for tumors, debridement or drainage of pancreatic infections
Biopsy and removal of skin lesions,
lumps and bumps for both benign and malignant conditions
Wide excision for melanoma

Vascular Access Surgery
Mediport placement
Groshong catheter placement
Consumer Feedback
(6 Reviews)
Service
5 star average for Service
Environment
5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Value
3 star average for Value
Recommended
1 star average for Recommended
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Recent Reviews
Great office and great staff. Dr. Tuchsen was very nice and had a very good bed side manner. I would definently recommend Dr. Tuchsen to friends and family.
by michell xxx.xxx.245.46
July 01, 2015
Dr. Tuchsen and his staff were very friendly and knowledgeable from scheduling my appointment to scheduling surgery. Dr. Tuchsen is very thorough and takes his time with patients and answers any and all questions without making you feel rushed. I would recommend Dr. Tuchsen and his office to all my family and friends.
by Eve xxx.xxx.245.46
November 03, 2014
Recent Polls
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
Did this surgeon thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, they made sure I had all the information I needed to make a decision
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
Yes
Were you able to get answers to simple questions from this surgeon without scheduling an appointment?
Yes
Was it clear that this provider takes pride in the appearance of his/her office?
Yes, the office was well organized and taken care of
by Anonymous
February 01, 2012
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