Dr. Peter Tuxen, MD

Dr. Peter Tuxen, MD

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Dr. Peter Tuxen, MD is a general surgery specialist in Stockton, CA and has been practicing for 42 years. He graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1970 and specializes in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery.
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1901 N California St

Stockton, CA 95204

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Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Tuxen's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Anal Fistula
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tuxen treats Anal Fistula more than 75% of his peers

Dr. Tuxen treats this condition more than 75% of his peers

Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tuxen performs Incision and Removal of Foreign Object more than 73% of his peers

Dr. Tuxen performs this procedure more than 73% of his peers

Intestinal Obstruction
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tuxen treats Intestinal Obstruction more than 72% of his peers

Dr. Tuxen treats this condition more than 72% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Colonic Volvulus
  • Intussusception
  • Paralytic Ileus
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Dr. Tuxen's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistula
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Cancer
Cholelithiasis
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hemorrhoids
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Meckel's Diverticulum
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
Rectovaginal Fistula
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)
Secondary Malignancies
Sphincterotomy
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis

About Me

Biography

Dr. Peter Tuxen, MD is a general surgery specialist in Stockton, CA and has been practicing for 42 years. He graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1970 and specializes in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery.

Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Education

  • 1977
    Suburban Hospital
    Residency Hospital
    1977
  • 1976
    San Joaquin Genl Hospital
    Residency Hospital
    1976
  • 1971
    Sf Genl Hospital
    Internship Hospital
    1971
  • 1970
    University Of Washington School Of Medicine
    Medical School
    1970

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Tuxen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tuxen

3.9

Based on 15 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
26.666666666666668%
(4)

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Great Surgeon. I came in with an abscess and was completely miserable and Dr Tuxen took immediate action. I was feeling better in no time.
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My dad was a patient of Dr. Tuxen and he was amazing with him. My husband and I have had a colonoscopy by him also. He's been nothing but professional with us. I would definitely see him again.
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Dr. Tuxen performed surgery and the results were great. Excellent doctor.
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The worst Dr I have ever met.He didn't address the issue at all,instead focused on another diagnosis that is not even related.He lied on his report about what I told him in a few spots.He was so rough w the exam and was rude when I cringed.He yelled at me until I cried.He has no bedside manner and...Read More
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