Chicago Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

MY PHILOSOPHY IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE
From the time I initially meet the patient and their family all the way through their final phases of recovery.

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SERVICES & PROCEDURES

ANTERIOR TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY

PARTIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY

TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY

REVISION AND COMPLEX TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT

Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery

These systems are an advancement in the way orthopedic surgeons perform partial knee replacement. The system works in conjunction with our surgeon’s skilled hands to achieve the precise positioning of the knee implant based on each patient’s unique anatomy. This added level of accuracy can help improve the function, feel and potential longevity of the partial knee implant.

Each patient is unique, and can experience joint pain for different reasons. It’s important to talk to us about the reason for your knee pain so you can understand the treatment options available to you. Pain from arthritis and joint degeneration can be constant or come and go, occur with movement or after a period of rest, or be located in one spot or many parts of the body. It is common for patients to try medication and other conservative treatments to treat their knee pain. If you haven’t experienced adequate relief with those treatment options, you may be a candidate for Mako Total Knee replacement, which may provide you with relief from your knee pain.

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ALEX TAUCHEN, MD

HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT AT HINSDALE ORTHOPAEDICS

My main goal in treating patients with hip and knee issues is to make sure that they fully understand both the nature of their problem and all of the treatment options available to them. I strongly believe in maximizing non-operative treatment such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and various types of injections prior to proceeding with surgery. If we decide together that primary hip / knee replacement or revision surgery is the best option, I spend the time necessary to make sure that the procedure is explained in detail and that all of the patient’s questions are answered. This is very important to me because I believe that patient education, understanding, and managing expectations are crucial for a good outcome. I strive to provide the highest quality of care from the time I initially meet the patient and their family all the way through their final phases of recovery.

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PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

This was my first appointment with Dr. Tauchen and I was very impressed with his confidence, explanations and proposed action for moving forward. He is awesome.

Excellent doctor, received bilateral gel injections to both knees and discussed knee replacement. Very informative and caring so scheduled knee replacement.

Dr. Tauchen took the time to explain x-rays regarding pre and post-op along with my progress and what he was expecting at this visit. Very solid with education & communication

In one word, Dr. Tauchen is awesome. I could hardly walk prior to same day, bi-lateral hip replacements, now they are pain-free. Dr. has consistently shown empathy and explained all facets of my situation and progress with easy to understand graphics and language.

Super Outstanding Doctor, Extremely Above Excellent. Yes!!!!!! I Recommend him to the entire Universe!!!!!

I am very grateful to have found Dr. Tauchen. I agree wholeheartedly with the way he cares for his patients, the methods he uses to treat my particular problem and will continue to take his advice and allow him to take care of me.

Dr. Alexander Tauchen and Nurse Teresa Podkowa provided the highest level of professional care with regard to my hip replacement surgery. They took the time to discuss all the important details, answer all of my questions, and provide emotional support.

I have already recommended Dr. Tauchen to several people. He is very knowledgeable, dedicated, patient, and extremely kind. Dr. Tauchen has gone above and beyond what I had expected of a surgeon. For instance, I have been experiencing some issues with range of motion following my total knee replacement surgery. He sat with me during a post op appointment and truly listened to my concerns. Dr. Tauchen then took it upon himself to contact my physical therapist in order to discuss my case. This was something I never expected, and my physical therapist was also pleased and surprised. Together, they have worked as a team to help me get through this rough period. I feel as though my medical team, which includes his wonderful nurse Teresa, really cares about me, my success and my happiness.

I interacted with Dr Tauchen during some unusual circumstances associate to his joint replacement fellowship. I would say he is first of all a man of high integrity and good character who trained with some rather technically good joint replacement surgeons in Virginia. The fact that he not self promotional on this and similar websites testifies to his good character. I strongly suspect he is on-the-way to becoming a very good joint reconstruction surgeon and may well be there already.

Dr. Tauchen very clearly explained all my options, explained my x-rays, etc. – even arranged for me to talk to other doctors regarding different procedures. I appreciated his quick availability to work with me around making a decision. He was attuned to my feelings as well as my medical problem – that was important to me. I think he’s great – would not hesitate to refer friends to him.

I WILL BE RECOMMENDING DR TAUCHEN TO MANY FRIENDS LOOKING FOR HELP WITH SURGERY. VERY COMFORTABLE WITH DR TAUCHEN AND HIS NURSE TERESA EXTRAORDINARY CARE AND PLANS MADE .

Dr Tauchen is amazing! So happy I was referred to him for my hip issues.

Doctor was very friendly. All explanations very complete, easy to understand. Had a high degree of confidence in doctor, from the first visit. Very highly skilled surgeon. Would recommend this doctor to all other patients! Finest medical care.

Dr. Tauchen did an excellent job of explaining my upcoming surgery in easy to understand words – supplemented w/computerized graphics.

I found Dr Tauchen to be very kind, compassionate and understanding of my concerns.

The doctor was informative, friendly and understanding.

Dr. Tauchen is the most thorough doctor I have ever had!!

Good first experience with new Dr. He was great at listening to me and explaining the condition of my hip and treatment advised. No pressure at all.

This experience has led me to conclude that Dr Tauchen is an outstanding surgeon. I could not have been in better hands.

MY PHILOSOPHY IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE