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Dr. James Nitzkorski, MD

Oncology*
4.9 (31)
Map Pin Small Poughkeepsie, NY
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Nitzkorski, MD

Dr. James Nitzkorski, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY. They specialize in Oncology, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nitzkorski an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Nitzkorski works at Practice in Poughkeepsie, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Melanoma, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Nitzkorski's Office Locations

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    Vassar Brothers Medical Center
    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 483-6920

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  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

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Melanoma
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Wound Repair
Ascites
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Ileus
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Peritoneal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendix Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowenoid Papulosis
Brain Injury
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Colon Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
ENT Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lymphangioma
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Myeloma
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Carcinoma
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rectal Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoma
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Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsil Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Cancer Screening
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Cervix
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Liver Surgery
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Hysterectomy
Oral Cancer Screening
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Renal Transplant
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Screenings
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginectomy
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Whipple Procedure
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    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1245471986
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital|Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Nitzkorski works at Practice in Poughkeepsie, NY. View the full address on Dr. Nitzkorski’s profile.

    Dr. Nitzkorski has seen patients for Melanoma, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Colorectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nitzkorski on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    31 patients have reviewed Dr. Nitzkorski. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nitzkorski.

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