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Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

Colorectal Surgery
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 10 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER / MEDICAL COLLEGE.

Dr. Kuritzkes works at CUMC Herbert Irving Pavilion in New York, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kuritzkes' Office Locations

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    CUMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
    161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 342-1155
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00

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    About Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 10 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689017402
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER / MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Kuritzkes works at CUMC Herbert Irving Pavilion in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Kuritzkes’s profile.

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