Summary

Dr. James Nitzkorski is a surgical oncologist with 22 years of experience specializing in cancer surgery. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo and completed his residency at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center in 2009. Dr. Nitzkorski furthered his training with a fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center in 2011, gaining specialized expertise in surgical oncology. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Nitzkorski practices at Nuvance Health Medical Practice in Poughkeepsie, New York, and maintains hospital affiliations with Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus. His clinical focus centers on treating colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and rectal cancer. He provides comprehensive cancer care including intravenous therapy, home infusion therapy, and infusion clinic services. Patients have given Dr. Nitzkorski an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 22 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Surgical Oncology Poughkeepsie (Fox St.)

7 Fox St # 2Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
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22 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Poughkeepsie , NYNEWBURGH , NYPoughkeepsie , NYPoughkeepsie , NY
Med School: State University of New York at Buffalo Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James R. Nitzkorski

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians Health Plan"
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • Emblem Health
  • EmblemHealth "
  • Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
  • Empire Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care
  • Hamaspik
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid Connecticut
  • Medicaid New York
  • Medicare New York
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • MVP Health Care
  • New York Workers Compensation
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James R. Nitzkorski has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James R. Nitzkorski has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Melanoma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Fox Chase Cancer Center2011

Residency

St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center2009

Medical School

State University of New York at BuffaloGraduated in 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. James Nitzkorski's office located?
Dr. James Nitzkorski's office is located at 7 Fox St # 2, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601.
What languages does Dr. James Nitzkorski speak?
Dr. James Nitzkorski speaks English.
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