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Department Kidney Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Hebrew, Spanish, Yiddish
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Kidney with Pancreas Transplantation
  • Nephrology
  • Organ Transplantation
View all 4 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Anemia
  • Electrolyte Abnormalities
  • Glomerular Diseases
  • Growth Failure in Children with Kidney Disease
  • Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
  • Interstitial Nephritis
  • Iron Metabolism
  • Kidney Cysts, Simple
  • Kidney Stones
  • Lupus
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Biography

About Saul Nurko, MD

Saul Nurko, MD, is a staff physician in the Department of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute and the Transplantation Center, located on the main campus at Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed in 1997.

Dr. Nurko's interests include chronic renal disease, hemodialysis, acute renal failure, anemia of chronic kidney disease, iron metabolism in health and disease, glomerulonephritis, renal transplantation, and cystic disease.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1997

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System
Nephrology
Ann Arbor, MI USA
1994

Residency - Sinai Hospital
Internal Medicine
Detroit, MI USA
1991

Internship - Sinai Hospital
Internal Medicine
Detroit, MI USA
1988

Medical Education - Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
Mexico, Mexico
1987

Professional Highlights

  • Mentor Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08)
  • 1 K08 DK065670-01A1, NIH/NIDDK
  • Gene Expression and Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure 08/16/04 - 07/15/09
  • Minority Postdoctoral Supplement RO1 HL67725, NIH/NHLBI
  • Role of ceruloplasmin in iron metabolism and overload 02/01/03 - 07/31/04.
  • National Kidney Foundation Fellowship Award
  • Project:  Role of the Cytoskeleton in Glycine Cytoprotection of Kidney Tubules, 7/01/93 – 6/30/94

Specialty Interests

Acute Renal Failure, anemia of chronic kidney disease, chronic renal disease, Glomerulonephritis, Hemodialysis, iron metabolism in health and disease, renal transplantation, cystic disease

Memberships

  • International Society of Nephrology
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • International BioIron Society
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 11/3/2022, Dr. Nurko has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

129 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 3.4
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

22 Patient Comments

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

Most impressed with Dr. Nurko!!

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

Very easy to reach Dr. Nurko by text messaging via web site...

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

Have already recommended Dr. Nurko to others...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Both Dr.'s (one in training) did amazing. They were very personable, respectful, kind and informative.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023

Dr. Nurko is one of the finest health care providers I've ever worked with. I trust him entirely

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023

Dr. Nurko lifted much of my anxiety about my health.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2023

Dr Nurko is fantastic!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2023

Dr. Nurko is exactly what you want in a doctor: smart, kind, and caring. He takes the time to make you feel listened to and explains things in a way that caters to his patiebts' level of comprehebsion.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023

My only issues are with contact by phone is poor and I would like more time with Doctor Nurko at my appointments.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023

Doctor Nurko is great. All my CCF Doctors are great. Only issue is they are not allowed enough time for the patient visit.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023

DR. SAUL NURKO M.D. IS EXCELLENT. A GOOD PERSON, A GOOD DOCTOR. HE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023

Dr. Nurko was AMAZING. He was kind, listened to my concerns and showed a genuine interest in helping me determine what my treatment plan shield be.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023

Dr.Nurko is awesome!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023

Dr Nurko listened and talked through all of our many issues. He went out of his way toTry to pull strings to schedule other appointments for us. He is one of the most caring and involved doctors we have ever met with!!!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023

Dr Nurko is my favorite!

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023

Dr Nurko and the nurses at the Beachwood facility are the absolute best at what they do and I have full faith in them to have my best interest at heart

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022

Dr. Nurko is an excellent nephrologist. Highly recommend him.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2022

First visit with Dr. Nurko. He took his time, was thorough and explained everything.

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022

Dr Nurko is excellent and truly cares about his patients.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022

Dr Nurko is great.

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022

GREAT doctor

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022

Dr. Nurko is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor.

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