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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
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6771
Desk:
216.445.8628
Fax:
216.444.9378
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Nephrology
  • Organ Transplant
View all 4 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Anemia
  • Electrolyte Abnormalities
  • Glomerular Diseases
  • Growth Failure in Children with Kidney Disease
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • 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
1994

Residency - Sinai Hospital
Internal Medicine
Detroit, MI
1991

Internship - Sinai Hospital
Internal Medicine
Detroit, MI
1988

Medical Education - Universidad Nacional Autonoma De 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

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Nephrology

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 1/12/2024, 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

131 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 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

28 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

He's a ten star Dr.(in my opinion)

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024

Doctor was super helpful and made me feel very comfortable

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

Dr. Nurko was absolutely awesome. He is a very dedicated doctor with compassion and a lot of knowledge. Very special doctor

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Dr. NURKO is an excellent physician. He seen me on a day he wasn't seeing patients. My renal transplant was in danger, so he sent me right away. Now that's is a doctor whom really cares for his patients!! Just wonderful!!

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Dr. NURKO has been my doctor for 23 years! He wouldn't be my doctor if he wasn't excellent. My life is important because I have family, Kids and grandchildren that need me Alive. Dr.Nurko is a very caring, knowledgeable, very experienced with a good bedside manner! Hard to find A doctor that I As as good as him. That's why I drive an hour and a half to see him, And I pray he is always my doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

Physicians are scheduled out too far and their schedule for next follow up is not open. Can't leave the appointment and get the next one for 6 months.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr. Nurko always listens an answers my questions. I never feel rushed or like I am just another patient to be rushed through.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

DR NORCO IS AN EXCELLENT PHYSCIAN AND A WONDERFUL PERSON

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

Wish all Drs. Were like Dr. Nurko

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Dr. Nurko was patient and answered all of our questions and concerns. He is very knowledgeable and we regard him highly.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Dr. Nurko is a very knowledgeable and thorough physician. I feel I have the best doctor I could have for my kidney disease.

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Dr. Nurko and Michele Lard are both very, very responsive to my communications

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

I always receive return phone calls from my doctor once the receptionists or nursing staff transfer the messages over. There seems to often be a large delay in getting the measage sent over to my doctor when using MyChart. I sometimes have to call due to receiving no verification that the message was sent to my doctor.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

This was my first visit to Dr. Nurko and he spent a great deal of time with me, answering all my questions and concerns - and I had a lot! I left the visit feeling confident that I had a solid care plan in place and that I was in good hands under his care. While he is a superb physician, he is also genuinely a nice human being. His bedside manner was textbook perfect, and I have a strong suspicion that is how he is naturally to all of his patients. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know who is in need of a nephrologist, as he is a true gem.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Nurko is really someone special. You are fortunate to have him on your staff!

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2024

My experience with Dr Nurko have been good.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Nurko's office had scheduled the appointment after my previous visit, which was very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Nurko is very experienced in giving excellent care. His knowledge, professionalism, and caring attitude are always appreciated.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

Dr. Nurko is my best provider.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Dr Nurko has done an excellent job getting my high blood pressure and low Potassium under control. Appreciate his attention to detail and analysis of my needs.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Dr Nurko is excellent. I was impressed by his new blood pressure unit. It measured your blood pressure 3 times and calculates the average. He gave me instructions how to take my blood pressure at home the right way. I trust him and I am very grateful he is my doctor.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Dr. Nurko has been giving me the best care possible since 2012. He's very caring and understanding. He answered all my questions and concerns even with silly ones. He responded and provided treatment promptly whenever my kidney health seemed to have problems. I'm very lucky and very grateful to be in his care.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

I've had Dr Nurko for years and the care I recieve from him is well received he listen to my concerns and then he process it and if anything needs to be address he will let me know. When I leave I always feel like he really care about me and my health very good doctor. Thanks

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

Dr. Nurko is a very competent gentleman and I have the utmost confidence in the care he provides me.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Nurko is one of the best physicians I've ever had, and I've had many with all my issues. He's not only knowledgeable, but kind.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

I appreciate Dr. Nurko so much, he stepped in to facilitate my care when no one at CCF bothered to let me know (not even a letter) that my nephrologist of over 12 years, Dr. Stephany, left the clinic. It Is very stressful, as a transplant patient, to learn you do not have a physician. However, I am totally satisfied with Dr. Nurko, he Is very thorough, with a great personality and excellent bedside manner.Thank you!

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

Thanks you Dr. Nurko! I'm very happy that I met you and I'm now under your care!

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

He was so patient, thorough, kind, personable. I felt very lucky to have found him and very well cared for.

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