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Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD is a colorectal surgeon in New York, NY and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER / MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2013. He is affiliated with medical facilities Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

161 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032

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(212) 342-1155

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kuritzkes specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Critical Care Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes is board certified in general surgery, and specialty trained in colorectal surgery and critical care medicine. His practice focuses on the operative management of colorectal disease including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease,...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Bellevue Hospital Center / Medical College

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center161 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

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AHS Hospital Corp.99 Beauvoir Ave Summit, NJ 07901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave
    Summit, NJ 07901
    Recipient of 67
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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