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Dr. Ali Karakurum, MD

Dr. Ali Karakurum, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ali Karakurum, MD is a gastroenterologist in Port Jefferson, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mather Hospital and St Charles Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

70 N Country Rd Ste 201 Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Telehealth available

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Dr. Karakurum is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Karakurum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karakurum

4.4

30 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Not Happy – Dec 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
May 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pamela M. – Jan 02, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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P. B. – Jan 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Port jefferson, NY – Dec 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer A in St James, NY – Aug 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Josh M in Ridge, NY – Jul 24, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ali Karakurum, MD is a gastroenterologist in Port Jefferson, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mather Hospital...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Nassau County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Nassau University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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  • Turkish

Dr. Karakurum is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Advanced Gastroenterology and Endoscopy PC70 N Country Rd Ste 201 Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mather Hospital

      75 N Country Rd
      Port Jefferson, NY 11777
      Recipient of 22
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      10% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • St Charles Hospital

      200 Belle Terre Rd
      Port Jefferson, NY 11777
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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