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Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
Map Pin Small Summit, NJ
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Summit, NJ. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER / MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Dr. Kuritzkes works at Practice in Summit, NJ with other offices in South Plainfield, NJ, New York, NY and Edison, NJ. 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

  1. 1
    Office
    33 Overlook Rd Ste 211, Summit, NJ 07901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 522-2575
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Rite Aid Pharmacy 10400
    2301 Park Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 494-6640
  3. 3
    Overlook Hospital
    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 522-2575
  4. 4
    The Trustees of Columbia Univ. In the City of New York
    161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 8, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 342-1155
  5. 5
    Associated Colon & Rectal Surgeons P.A.
    3900 Park Ave Ste 101, Edison, NJ 08820 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 494-6640
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

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    About Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 11 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
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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