Dr. Frederick M. Tiesenga, MD | Elmwood Park, IL | Surgery

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Dr. Frederick Tiesenga is a surgeon with 35 years of experience who earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at St Francis Hospital, building expertise in surgical care. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Tiesenga has developed particular skills in treating complex conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and Polish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Tiesenga practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Elmwood Park, River Forest, and Chicago. His primary hospital affiliation is with Community First Medical Center. He specializes in helping patients with weight-related concerns, including obesity and pediatric obesity. Dr. Tiesenga also provides care for patients with anorexia and performs various pathology tests and surgical procedures when needed. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 based on their experiences with his …care.

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accepting new patients
4.2

72 Ratings
35 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Polish
St Francis Hospital
39 written reviews
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations
Male

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Terrible, careless

September 28th, 2023

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Dr. Tsienga surgical complications are some of the worst. Wounds do not heal properly. He only cares about making money from the surgery. His complications are taken care of by other doctors at other hospitals.

August 26th, 2020

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So glad I did the bariatric surgery with him! I lost 20 lbs in 20wks! I am loving the results and he is a very good doctor. Answers all my questions and is very professional

July 29th, 2019

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He is best doctor

June 27th, 2019

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I had a double hernia repair that split open the day I went home and got really infected I want back to him he said it looked okay I went back twice they both said it looked okay even though it split open I finally had to go to a different doctor to receive medicine that helped

April 23rd, 2019

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I'm glad i could find dr. Teisenga

March 15th, 2019

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This has GOT to be one of the WORST surgeons I've ever had contact with

January 2nd, 2019

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Dr. Tiesenga helped find the issue to my health issues and performed my surgery successfully. He made me feel comfortable and reassured me that my pain will be a thing of the past. It has been 2 weeks and I feel much better, and NO MORE PAINS!!!! Thank you Dr. Tiesenga and staff for your great work. And thanks for the complimentary foot massage!!!

December 20th, 2018

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Exelent

October 30th, 2018

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Dr Tiesenga is a awesome Dr. His bedside manner is the best. He made me feel very safe even tho I was scared to death. He made me feel very comfortable and if i were to have to do it again he would be on the top of my list.

September 13th, 2018

Suburban Surgery Center

1950 N Harlem AveElmwood Park, IL 60707

Tel: (708) 453-6800

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

The Chicago Center For Bariatric Surgery

7411 Lake St Ste 2100 Bldg ARiver Forest, IL 60305

Tel: (708) 763-6398

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Anthony Hospital

2875 W 19th StChicago, IL 60623

Tel: (773) 484-1000

West Suburban Medical Center

3 Erie CtOak Park, IL 60302

Tel: (708) 383-6200

Community First Medical Center

5645 W Addison StChicago, IL 60634

Tel: (773) 282-7000

Resurrection Medical Center

7435 W Talcott AveChicago, IL 60631

Tel: (773) 774-8000


Dr. Frederick Marvin Tiesenga, MD	Dr. Kevin Petermann, MD	Dr. Julia Marjory Coughlin, MD	Dr. James Lawrence Lubawski, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (72 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (1 Rating)
35 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Polish	Speaks English		Speaks English, Spanish
Elmwood Park , IL	River Forest , IL	Maywood , IL	Maywood , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: Ross University School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Bariatric Medicine
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Other
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Francis Hospital

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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Where is Dr. Frederick Tiesenga's office located?: Dr. Frederick Tiesenga's office is located at 1950 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL, 60707.
What languages does Dr. Frederick Tiesenga speak?: Dr. Frederick Tiesenga speaks Spanish and Polish.
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