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Dr. Wayne Tuckson MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(91)
250 E Liberty St Suite 802 Louisville KY, 40202
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Dr. Wayne Tuckson is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Tuckson specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Tuckson often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1980

Howard University College of Medicine 1980

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Genital Warts
  • Colon Polyps
  • Vascular Disease

Fellowships

  • Howard University, Washington, Dc   1986

Dr. Wayne Tuckson MD's Practice location

Practice At 250 E Liberty St Suite 802

250 E Liberty St Suite 802 -
Louisville, KY 40202
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3920 DUTCHMANS LN STE 315 -
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
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New patients: 502-583-8005
Fax: 502-583-8025

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Dr. Wayne Tuckson MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 91 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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