Summary

Dr. James Nitzkorski treats colon cancer, colorectal cancer, and metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer, and performs bowel resection, cecostomy, and colostomy. He practices oncology and surgical oncology and has 22 years of experience.

Dr. Nitzkorski completed his residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in 2009 and a fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center in 2011, following medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is affiliated with Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus and sees patients in Poughkeepsie, New York. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Nitzkorski 4.78 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

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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Poughkeepsie , NYPEMBROKE PINES , FLPoughkeepsie , NYCornwall , NY
Med School: State University of New York at Buffalo Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine Med School: Hokkaido University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

James R. Nitzkorski has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

James R. Nitzkorski holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center in 2009.

Medical School

Graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004.

NPI Number

James R. Nitzkorski's NPI number is 1245471986.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does James Nitzkorski speak?
James Nitzkorski speaks English.
Is James Nitzkorski accepting new patients?
James Nitzkorski is accepting new patients on Vitals. View James Nitzkorski's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is James Nitzkorski's office located?
James Nitzkorski's office is located at 7 Fox St # 2, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601.
Does James Nitzkorski accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that James Nitzkorski accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is James Nitzkorski affiliated with?
James Nitzkorski is affiliated with Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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