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Dr. James Gurtowski, MD

Dr. James Gurtowski, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Gurtowski, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Huntington Station, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Huntington Hospital and St Charles Hospital.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

180 E Pulaski Rd Huntington Station, NY 11746

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Dr. Gurtowski's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gurtowski

3.1

20 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
45%
45%
4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
40%
40%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 20, 2018
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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
9 people found this helpful
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don F in Huntington Station, NY – Apr 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Gurtowski, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Huntington Station, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Huntington Hospital and St Charles Hospital.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Endoscopy OB/GYN at HMG PLLC180 E Pulaski Rd Huntington Station, NY 11746
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Huntington Hospital

    270 Park Ave
    Huntington, NY 11743
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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