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Dr. Steven Nurkin, MD

Dr. Steven Nurkin, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Nurkin, MD is a general surgeon in Johnson City, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF ITAJUBA in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Chautauqua and Auburn Community Hospital.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

33-57 Harrison St Johnson City, NY 13790

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nurkin specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Nurkin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nurkin

4.9
27 ratings, 21 with a written review
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Dr Nurkin is very compassionate and took great care during my surgery and after care!
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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Mar 03, 2025
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Dr. Nurkin is compassionate, thorough, caring and has tried to help me through this process. I would choose him again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy Bowen – Jan 10, 2025
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Very Thorough!
Went to Dr. Nurkin through a referral when a tumor was found in my appendix after removal. He and his staff were extremely thorough in reviewing my case and all issues I have had. He reviewed my case with the tumor board and made recommendations for next steps. I can't thank him enough for his involvement with this issue that had me very concerned.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 21, 2024
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Accolades for Nurkin!
Dr. Nurkin is personable, professional , knowledgeable and skilled at hie profession. I appreciate his help and care.
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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Kathleen O’Connor – Jan 11, 2024
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Caring, compassionate doctor
From my first contact with Dr Nurkin’s office I was very impressed with everyone’s professionalism, attitude of caring, compassion, and responsiveness. Dr Nurkin was caring, clearly knew my history ( this was my initial visit), he explained things in a way I understood, and gave me a clear plan for moving forward. I am very grateful for the way he listened. Thank you to all who worked on my behalf.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Oct 27, 2022
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Great care!!
Dr Nurkin was very kind and patient with me and my family. He went above and beyond and we are thankful for his help during our time of need.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 07, 2022
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Dr Nurkin and his team are total amazing Great care and bedside manner
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pete Malone – Sep 21, 2021
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Have had great experiences with Dr. Nurkin from the start. Was stage three, had two surgeries and a few other procedures (oscopies, etc) and Dr. Nurkin is the best! Wonderful bedside manner, very patient, answers all questions thoughtfully, gives you time to process things he tells you. I was in good hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kevin O – Mar 14, 2021
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wonderful bedside manner!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Feb 05, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr. Nurkin for 4 years. I have found him to be a great listener. He has always explained everything clearly and answered any of my questions . In addition, he has always included me in the decision process regarding my plan of care. I take comfort in knowing that he is extremely knowledgeable. His staff has always been friendly. I have never had a problem getting an appointment when needed and never felt rushed during an office visit. At this point, I have not had surgery done by Dr. Nurkin. However, should surgery become necessary, I have confidence that I would be in good hands. I would recommend Dr. Nurkin to family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Ilona Billing – Jan 17, 2021
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Dr. Nurkin's staff is very professional and comprehensive. My follow-up visit was visit with him was timely. He's a great surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 2020
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Dr. Nurkin and his staff, my team, were absolutely amazing! I can’t stress enough how well I was treated, and how well surgery went! I just can’t thank all of them enough!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mark Adamo – Aug 11, 2020
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Dr Nurkin is great! He explains the procedure in detail and highly skilled . I would give him my unconditional recommendation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Dan W – Jul 14, 2020
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Dr. Nurkin is a wonderful doctor. Very knowledgeable and kind. Answers questions clearly!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jun 08, 2020
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Dr Nurkin performed surgery on myself and four of my children and saved our lives. He is the finest surgeon and physician, hands down because he has the extremely rare gifts of phenomenal intelligence, unsurpassed skill and extreme compassion. He spent a great deal of time with each of us and explained every detail so that we could fully understand the complexity of our disease and the surgery it entailed. We travel 90 minutes to see him and we would travel 20 times that because no one in our home city could diagnose us correctly nor could they perform the robotic minimally invasive surgery we needed. We are forever indebted and thankful for this amazing man.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Suzanne – Feb 13, 2020
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The Dr. was very good. Excellent bed side manors. I felt very confident with Dr. Nurkin. He explained everything so we could understand him. In other words I liked him and am glad he was my Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2020
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Perfect. Very impressed by his knowledge and bedside manner. Put me very much at ease both before and after surgery. I would recommend him over anyone else I have seen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Stephen Rosputni – Jan 10, 2020
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Instead of having a third of my colon removed as recommended by another surgeon, Dr. Nurkin succeeded in removing a large polyp thru a normal colonoscopy procedure, for which I am grateful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 09, 2019
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The best! That's all I can say. A credit to the profession.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ron Alsheimer – Nov 16, 2019
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Very pleasant.Never seems rushed. Answers all questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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B Kenny in Tonawanda, NY – Jul 31, 2019
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About Me

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Dr. Steven Nurkin, MD is a general surgeon in Johnson City, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF ITAJUBA in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Chautauqua and Auburn Community Hospital.
  • General Surgery

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  • Faculty Of Medicine Of Itajuba

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

United Health Services (Uhs)33-57 Harrison St Johnson City, NY 13790
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

    565 Abbott Rd
    Buffalo, NY 14220
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    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

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Chautauqua

    207 Foote Ave
    Jamestown, NY 14701

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Auburn Community Hospital

    17 Lansing St
    Auburn, NY 13021

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    65%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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