Dr. Rainer W. Gruessner, MD | Brooklyn, NY | Surgery

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Dr. Rainer Gruessner is a surgeon who specializes in surgery, allergy and immunology, and transplant surgery. He earned his medical degree from Universitaetsmedizin Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet Mainz. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Gruessner brings extensive expertise to his surgical work.

Dr. Gruessner practices at University Hospital Of Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY, and maintains hospital affiliations with Upstate University Hospital. His comprehensive surgical background allows him to address complex medical conditions requiring specialized care. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his medical expertise and patient care.

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19 Ratings
43 years of experience
Universitaetsmedizin Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet Mainz
10 written reviews
3 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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My sister almost lost her life after her surgery

February 4th, 2020

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He saved my life, and I'm sure he'd do his best to try and save yours!

January 18th, 2019

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This man saved my life. I Thank him for my life he gave mack to me.

January 12th, 2015

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Dr. Gruessner brought in a team of experts to evaluate my transplant options. All of them, and staff was very caring and supportive. Even though I didn't have all the funding resources for my transplant, I was still accepted for treatment for my condition. Because of this great transplant team I was given a definitive diagnosis, which was followed up with ongoing tests, and treatments that could be done in the meantime. I have called other transplant centers that wont even begin care for a patient unless transplant fundings are in place. I highly recommend this doctor because he cares, and shows concern for all his patients regardless of economical status.

January 23rd, 2014

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Dr. Gruessner was very knowledgeable about my problem. He kept me informed about choices , treatment options and scheduling. I felt I was in very capable hands.

March 11th, 2012

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Dr. Gruessner performed a split liver transplant on our tiny 6 month old 14# son almost 12 yrs ago. Perhaps he can be viewed as 'blunt' with not a lot of bedside manner and very 'egotistical', but he saved our son's life and his very self-assuredness was very assuring to us. Maybe there's a bit of the 'god' complex going on, but I'd want a surgeon who self-confident and knows it! Our son is doing great 12 yrs later and not many thought he'd make it. A million thank yous, Dr. Gruessner! His exact words to us prior to our tiny son's tranplant were "You want me doing this" and yes, that ego was quite reassuring!

February 20th, 2012

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explained very well the procedure,that I would go through on my pancreas.

January 9th, 2012

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If you want to know how great he is wait around he'll tell you. They care nothing about education. Ask his transplant director. She doesn't even have a masters degree and she isn't even a nurse. How the heck did she get the job?

October 23rd, 2011

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This doctor has no phd and thinks he is some sort of GOD...He should be removed from any kind of practice...discusting

June 15th, 2010

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Very egotistical - unconcerned about his patients. - all about him

May 21st, 2010

University Hospital Of Brooklyn

450 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203


Dr. Rainer W G Gruessner, MD	Dr. Olivia Cheng, MD	Dr. Alycia So	Dr. Berhane M. Worku, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.9 (15 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English, Burmese		Speaks English
Brooklyn , NY	Brooklyn , NY	Philadelphia , PA	Brooklyn , NY
Med School: Universitaetsmedizin Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet Mainz	Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University	Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Allergy & Immunology
Chronic Pancreatitis
Transplant Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

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Medical School

Universitaetsmedizin Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitaet MainzGraduated in 1983

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Where is Dr. Rainer Gruessner's office located?: Dr. Rainer Gruessner's office is located at 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11203.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rainer Gruessner affiliated with?: Dr. Rainer Gruessner is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital.
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