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Dr. Samuel Nurko, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology •  Male • Age 63
  
Dr. Nurko
Accepting new patients

Boston Children's Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115

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Dr. Samuel Nurko, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from U Natl Autonoma of Mex medical school in 1980. He is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Nurko to book an appointment.

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No malpractice claims found for Massachusetts
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Dr. Nurko's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Constipation
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Dr. Nurko treats Constipation more than 16% of his peers

Dr. Nurko treats this condition more than 16% of his peers

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Esophagitis
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Dr. Nurko treats Esophagitis more than 15% of his peers

Dr. Nurko treats this condition more than 15% of his peers

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Abdominal Disorders
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Dr. Nurko treats Abdominal Disorders more than 14% of his peers

Dr. Nurko treats this condition more than 14% of his peers

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Dr. Nurko's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Blood Disorders
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Diverticulosis, Intestinal
  • Dysphagia
  • Encopresis
  • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophagitis
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
  • Gastroparesis
  • Gastroschisis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Intestinal Atresia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Manometry
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Vomiting Disorders

Dr. Nurko's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nurko

4.2

Based on 14 ratings

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      So glad to hear that Dr. Nurko has been helpful to others, but that was not our experience. If you've compiled a list of GI experts throughout the country, make sure you choose someone else for your child.
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      Dec 24, 2019
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      In the first visit, he figured out how to get her better. We saw him after 4 other gastroenterologists either couldn't help or gave the incorrect diagnosis and treatment. She was significantly better 4 days after the medication he gave her at the first appointment. He has more plans for her treatment but this is the best she has felt in 2 years.
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      May 13, 2019
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      All the physicians here have great knowledge and personality however their goal of "treating symptoms, not trying to find the cause" is causing a lot of harm to kids. They will give meds after meds that create a vicious cycle of diarrhea and constipation and more issues in the GI without even testing for simple causes with non invasive testing. I finally took my child to another big hospital in the area where they did a lot of testing and found food intolerances and allergies which got solved.
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      Boston, MA – May 10, 2017
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      After seeing 3 different gastroenterologist in two different cities we finally got answers for the pain my Granddaughter was in. The experience at Boston Children's Hospital with Dr Nurko and his entire team was awesome. We were treated with compassion and respect and my 6 year old Granddaughter with care and love. I would recommend a trip to Boston if you are not getting answers elsewhere.
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      About Me

      Biography

      Dr. Samuel Nurko is Director of the Center for Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Director of the Functional Abdominal Pain Program at Boston Children's Hospital. He specializes in Pediatric Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Achalasia, Fu...Read more

      Specialties

      • Pediatric Gastroenterology
      • Pediatrics

      Education

      1987
      Boston Children's Hospital
      Fellowship Hospital
      1984
      Massachusetts General Hospital
      Residency Hospital
      1983
      Boston Medical Center
      Residency Hospital
      1980
      U Natl Autonoma of Mex
      Medical School

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      Boston Children's Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

      Boston Children's Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
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      Boston Children's Hospital

      Boston, MA