Summary

Dr. Richard Kuritzkes is a gastroenterologist who graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed residency training at UCLA Medical Center. With 42 years of experience in digestive health care, they have built extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the stomach, intestines, and related organs. Dr. Kuritzkes speaks English and brings more than four decades of clinical knowledge to patient care.

They practice at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and maintains offices in Santa Clarita and Burbank, California. Dr. Kuritzkes specializes in treating colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux. Their procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and address digestive concerns. Patients have given Dr. Kuritzkes an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 22 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Richard Kuritzkes has 2 locations

Unio Specialty Care - Gastroenterology

26357 McBean Pkwy Ste 200Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Unio Specialty Care - Gastroenterology

201 S Buena Vista St Ste 410Burbank, CA 91505

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Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: Georgia State University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Kuritzkes

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareMore - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SelectHealth
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Kuritzkes has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Kuritzkes has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Kuritzkes holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Kuritzkes' NPI number is 1740385418.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Richard Kuritzkes speak?
Dr. Richard Kuritzkes speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Kuritzkes affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Kuritzkes is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Kuritzkes?
You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Kuritzkes here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Richard Kuritzkes accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Kuritzkes accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Richard Kuritzkes's office located?
Dr. Richard Kuritzkes's office is located at 26357 McBean Pkwy Ste 200, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355.

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