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Dr. George Tuchsen, MD

Dr. George Tuchsen, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. George Tuchsen, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, ME and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1989. He is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

195 Fore River Pkwy Ste 210 Portland, ME 04102
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tuchsen is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Tuchsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tuchsen

4.1
35 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Great Doctor! Caring and Fantastic bed-side manner. Can’t say enough great things about Dr. Tuchsen!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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MvS – Jul 18, 2024
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Dr. Tuchsen operated on my husband to remove a very diseased gall bladder in April of 2020. It turned out to be a more complicated surgery than first thought. A one hour surgery turned into a four hour surgery due to some reconstruction work on his colon that was necessary. During the entire process Dr. Tuchsen made sure that I was kept abreast of the situation. He knew how worried I would be because my husband is in late stage Alzheimer's. I am so grateful to Dr. Tuchsen for not only his expert skill as a surgeon, but also for his attentiveness all during the follow-up while in the hospital for two weeks.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Grateful wife – Dec 07, 2020
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My experience was the best! I had an incisional hernia which popped up about 30 years after my gall bladder was removed the old fashioned way leaving a 10 inch scar. My PC Dr recommended Dr. Tuchsen to repair the hernia that started out as a tiny bubble about 2 years ago and greatly multiplied in size until the surgery. During my initial visit, Dr T explained the surgical options and he felt very confident he could repair it robotically and that I would be able to go home hours after the procedure. I was doubtful about his expectations but decided to have the surgery. After scheduling it, Dr T's staff gave me a lot of info to study about the procedure, what to expect, and what could go wrong. I am happy to report that Dr T and his team delivered. It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and I am very pleased with the results. I now have 4 teeny-tiny incisions and they are healing quite well and the big lump in my mid-section is gone! As Dr T predicted, I went home a few hours after surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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C. Ortiz – Oct 24, 2019
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I had my gallbladder removed not as painful as I thought it would be. Dr. Tuchsen was very nice and answered all my questions. Recovery was awesome. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christine – Oct 23, 2019
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I had a great experience with this doctor. I had surgery with the robot to remove my gallbladder and it was not as painful as I thought. I was up and around the next day which amazed me. I would give him and his staff 10 stars if I could!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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C. Vanhover in San Antonio, TX – Oct 24, 2017
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i would never let this doctor touch me again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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charles l walker in San Antonio, TX – Jan 25, 2017
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Had funddlacation Nissan had trouble for years now have to get it redone
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Ginny in SanAntonio – Feb 19, 2016
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I was very impressed with the time Dr. Tuchsen spent explaining my surgery and what to expect. His office staff is wonderful and very caring!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Charity in San Antonio, TX – Feb 17, 2016
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Removing my gallbladder was the first surgery I ever had. Being 27, I didn't know what to expect and was very nervous about the procedure. Dr. Tuchsen took the time to answer all of my questions and make sure I was aware of everything that was going to take place. I was very comfortable with his professionalism and sincerity to take care of me. The procedure was a total success and I am now in recovery. Dr. Tuchsen showed himself brilliantly competent in flawlessly performing my surgery!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Tuchsen is a board-certified General Surgeon who treats the full range of general surgical disorders with a special interest in Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and minimally invasive/ da Vinci Robotic Surgery. He also has extensive experience...read more

biography

Dr. Tuchsen is a board-certified General Surgeon who treats the full range of general surgical disorders.
  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Nm School Of Med, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • University Nm Aff Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1989
  • St. Olaf College

    Undergraduate School, 1985
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  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Maine Orthotic & Prosthetic Rehab Services Inc195 Fore River Pkwy Ste 210 Portland, ME 04102
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Practice

Mercy Fore River Express Care175 Fore River Pkwy Portland, ME 04102
2

Practice

Stone Oak General Surgery540 Madison Oak Dr Ste 220 San Antonio, TX 78258
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Light Mercy Hospital

    175 Fore River Pkwy
    Portland, ME 04102
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

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