- Dr. Wayne Tuckson, MD
Dr. Wayne Tuckson, MD
Overview
Dr. Wayne Tuckson, MD works in Louisville, Kentucky is a specialist in Colon Surgery & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and graduated Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1988. Dr. Tuckson is affiliated with Jewish Hospital, Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Hospitals, Norton Suburban Hospital, Sts Mary & Elizabeth Hospital and practicing for 43 years
Specialties
- Colon Surgery & Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
Conditions
• Adult Allergy• Cervical Spine Reconstruction
• Charcot Reconstruction
• Chelation Therapy
• Chronic Renal Insufficiency
• Conjunctivoplasty
• Dystonia 7, Torsion
• Herpes Simplex Virus Antenatal Infection
• Hypnosis (Medical Hypnotherapy)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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• Minimally Invasive Resection of Mediastinal Tumor
• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
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Procedures
• Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor• Colectomy
• Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
• Destruction of Anal Tumor
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
• Excision of Rectal Tumor
• Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
• Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
• Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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• Laparotomy
• Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
• Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
• Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
• Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
• Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
• Sphincterotomy
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 43
State License
- Kentucky
Education & Training
Fellowship Hospital
Cleveland, OH, USA
Year completed: 1988
Medical School
Washington, DC, United States
Graduated: 1980
Residency Hospital
Washington, DC, USA
Year completed: 1986
Internship Hospital
Saint Louis, MO, USA
Year completed: 1981
Awards
Dr. Tuckson Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Other Office Locations
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Tuckson Colon Rectal Surgery, 250 East Liberty Street Suite 802, Louisville, Kentucky (KY), 40202
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- Pathway X Ind Direct Access KY
- PHCS Network PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Sagamore Health Network
- Sagamore Plus
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Jewish Hospital
Jewish Hospital is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Sts Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average i...
Norton Audubon Hospital
Norton Audubon Hospital is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Norton Suburban Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state averag...
Norton Hospitals
Norton Hospitals is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Norton Audubon Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 o...
Norton Suburban Hospital
Norton Suburban Hospital is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Norton Audubon Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state averag...
Sts Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Sts Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Jewish Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the stat...
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