Fellowship-trained specialist noted for minimally invasive approaches, focus on patients’ quality of care
- Dr. Nurkin joined Roswell Park’s staff in 2012
- Proponent of minimally invasive surgical and “watch and wait” approaches
- Has completed more than 500 robotic-assisted surgeries
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Recognizing his steadfast dedication to his patients and their care, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer has promoted Steven Nurkin, MD, MS, FACS, to Chief of Colorectal Surgery.
Dr. Nurkin has emerged as a prominent surgical oncologist at the Buffalo-based cancer center during his nearly 10-year tenure — recognized by patients as being compassionate and patient. His research interests include improving outcomes and quality of care in cancer patients. He has led studies on non-operative management, also known as the “watch and wait” strategy, and specializes in minimally invasive approaches to tumors. Just last year, Dr. Nurkin was recognized for completing 500 robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS) for colon and rectal cancer.
Dr. Nurkin is a member of several national surgical organizations and sits on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s (NCCN) Colon/Rectal/Anal Cancers Panel, helping to develop national guidelines to manage these diseases.
“Dr. Nurkin’s passion is evident with each and every patient he sees in our Gastrointestinal Clinic,” says Boris Kuvshinoff II, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at Roswell Park. “We know he will lead his team into the next decade and beyond with innovative approaches to surgery that will only continue to benefit our patients and their families.”
Dr. Nurkin earned his medical degree from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel, and completed his surgical oncology fellowship at Roswell Park.
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Rebecca Vogt, Media Relations Specialist
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