Dr. James Rucinski, MD
General Surgery•Male•Age 68
Dr. James Rucinski, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School medical school in 1979. He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Rucinski to book an appointment.
Dr. James Rucinski, MD
General Surgery
Locations
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Rucinski is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Brooklyn, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
At a Glance
- Easy Scheduling • Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • General Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Rucinski's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rucinski
3.7
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Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Rucinski to family and friends is 3.7142856 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
- Settlement (12/17/2018)View detailsAmount or Range: Below AverageState: New York
Dr. Rucinski's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Rucinski treats Appendicitis more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Rucinski treats this condition more than 94% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Parasitic Appendicitis
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Rucinski treats Intestinal Obstruction more than 86% of his peers
Dr. Rucinski treats this condition more than 86% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Colonic Volvulus
- Intussusception
- Paralytic Ileus
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Rucinski treats Gallstones more than 63% of his peers
Dr. Rucinski treats this condition more than 63% of his peers
Dr. Rucinski's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acute Bowel Infarction
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Fissure
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendicitis
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Surgery
- Biopsy of Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Lump
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colectomy
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Embolism
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Gastrotomy
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Ischemic Colitis
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Liver Surgery
- Lobular Carconima
- Lumpectomy
- Lung Cancer
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Opioid Withdrawal
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Sphincterotomy
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tracheal Surgery
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Rucinski accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
- Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
- Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- EmblemHealth
- Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- HealthFirst
- ABCD HMO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Rucinski, MD?
Call (718) 701-4925 to make an appointment as a new patient, or (347) 694-5035 for existing patients or other inquiries. Click here for more information.
Does Dr. James Rucinski, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Rucinski has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. James Rucinski, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. James Rucinski, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Rucinski's profile to make an appointment.
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What are Dr. James Rucinski, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Rucinski frequently treats Appendicitis, Intestinal Obstruction, and Gallstones. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Rucinski treats.
Where is Dr. James Rucinski, MD's office located?
Dr. Rucinski's office is located at 340 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.69% Patient Experience Rating, Equal to the national average
15 Awards Received
Award Highlight: General Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020)
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