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Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD

Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD is a general surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1992. He is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

100 High St Buffalo, NY 14203

Make an Appointment

(716) 859-2247

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Vonfricken specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Vonfricken's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vonfricken

4.4
7 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
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86%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
14%
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Does not.make himself available. Contraducts his own statements, answers and recommendarion when you can see him. Is a liar. Has no bedside manor or.concern for patient well being. Gets annoyed and dismissive at questions and tries to make patient feel stupid. Worst experience of my life and I have had MANY health challenges, hospital stays and procedures
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
Helpful
K – May 29, 2024
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Recently went to BGH for lung biopsy. Ended up with collapsed lung and this is when Dr Vonfricken stepped in. I only met him at time of discharge, and he fully explained what was done. I wish I started out with him instead of the IDIOT that sent me for the biopsy in the first place.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Walter Ross – Jan 21, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD is a general surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1992. He is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center.

  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University At Buffalo - State University Of New York

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Kaleida Health100 High St Buffalo, NY 14203
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St
    Buffalo, NY 14203
    Recipient of 3
    hospital 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

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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