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Dr. Iosif Gulkarov, MD

Dr. Iosif Gulkarov, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Iosif Gulkarov, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Locations

Practice

Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center525 E 68th St # M-404 New York, NY 10065
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New Patient?
(718) 502-8164

Practice

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New Patient?
(718) 502-8164

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Gulkarov specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Gulkarov's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gulkarov

4.5

10 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
10%
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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
Helpful
Igor – Aug 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
May 16, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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5 Daughters in Brooklyn, NY – May 08, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shayna Frazier in Brooklyn Ny – May 08, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Gulkarov believes in providing caring and compassionate surgical care, combined with outstanding clinical results.

biography

Iosif Gulkarov, MD, is Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and an assistant professor of clinical cardiothoracic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center.He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the New York Society...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • New York University Medical Center Tisch Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2002
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • Russian

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower 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
  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards
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