Dr. Michael Robert Jurkowich, MD

I brought my mother to see him for a sciatica problem. He didn't even examine her and suggested that she needed 3 steroid injections followed by spine joint injections. I wanted to understand more and he said that's what he does and that's what she needed. I am an educator so i read a great deal before deciding anything. I also wanted to understand his qualifications. My friends told me to make sure the doctor was Medically Boarded in the specialty first. He told me he was boarded n PRM and Pain but, His office staff in Forest Hills said he was certified in Physical Medicine?. They didn't know about the pain medicine. They thought so but..I don't see it with the Department of health, where other doctors credentials are listed. I think he was not honest with us. Anyway,..i also think he just wants to inject patients as many times as possible and I don't think he is state certified to do these procedures. ADVICE: Go to someone who tells you options clearly and is credited or Boarded.… Avoid doctors who are just out to make thousands of dollars just to inject you or your loved ones. oh..FYI mom did have an injection..just ONE, from another doctor who had several board certifications including in pain. (I checked NYS Education department,) and she feels great. No need for anything more except exercise.

I have been a patient of DR Jerkowich fir along time. He is always very professional and had made my life much more tolerable. I wish i knew where he went after pain solutions. Doc WHERE ARE YOU? Daniel S

I was seen and treated by this doctor for extreme pain to the lower back and groin.EXCELLENT!!!!!! Great job Doc!!!!!