Dr. James Rucinski, MD, Brooklyn, NY | Surgeon

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“My appt was quick, the staff was very friendly and the doctor was patient. He listened intently and communicated everything well. I was clear on everything and would definitely recommend him. ”

Stephanie W.February 19, 2025

About Dr. James Rucinski

James Rucinski, M.D., is program director of the surgical residency and director of surgical education at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Dr. Rucinski's academic duties include the organization and administration of all educational activities within the Department of Surgery including the undergraduate and post-graduate residency curricula. A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Rucinski subsequently served as an intern in the Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois/Cook County Hospital combined residency program in Chicago. His surgical residency training was completed at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City under the chairmanship of professor Michael Eisenberg. Following his surgical residency, Dr. Rucinski began his academic career in the Department of Surgery of Long Island Jewish Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine from which he was recruited into this present position. As a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Rucinski currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors and as cancer liaison physician to the Commission on Cancer as well as the surgeon champion for the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. In addition Dr. Rucinski is a former president of the Brooklyn and Long Island chapter of the American College of Surgeons as well as a former president of the Brooklyn Surgical Society, the Royal Society of Medicine, the Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Association of Program Directors in Surgery, the Association for Academic Surgery and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. In support of the residency education program, Dr. Rucinski's clinical practice encompasses a variety of surgical conditions, including acute care surgery. He has a special interest in surgery of the breast and breast-related disorders.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Groin hernia surgery

Other popular visit reasons

Breast Surgery

Hemorrhoids

Hernia

Inguinal Hernia

Surgery Consultation

Umbilical Hernia

Weight Loss Consultation

Breast Surgery

Hemorrhoids

Hernia

Inguinal Hernia

Office location

NYPMG Brooklyn - Surgery

506 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Education and background

Practice names

NYPMG Brooklyn - Surgery

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - University of Michigan Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
Lenox Hill Hospital, Residency in Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1508912973

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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My appt was quick, the staff was very friendly and the doctor was patient. He listened intently and communicated everything well. I was clear on everything and would definitely recommend him.

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What practice does Dr. James Rucinski work with?

Dr. James Rucinski works with NYPMG Brooklyn - Surgery.

Where is Dr. James Rucinski's office located?

Dr. James Rucinski's office is located at 506 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Which board certifications does Dr. James Rucinski have?

Dr. James Rucinski is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What languages does Dr. James Rucinski speak?

Dr. James Rucinski speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. James Rucinski in reviews?

34 patients have reviewed Dr. James Rucinski. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.