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Dr. Steve Rucker, MD

Nephrology* Age 67
Dr. Steve Rucker, MD
3.4 (30 Ratings)

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Dr. Steve Rucker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY.
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Dr. Steve Rucker, MD

Nephrology* Age 67
New Hyde Park, NY
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41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Steve Rucker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY.

About

Dr. Steve Rucker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY and has 41 years experience. They graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, North Shore University Hospital and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. Dr. Rucker has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Hypertension and Hyperparathyroidism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rucker received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rucker is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hypertension
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hypertension
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hypertension
Hyperparathyroidism
Gout
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
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Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
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Locations

  1. 1 Catholic Health Ambulatory Care At Lake Success
    4 Ohio Dr Ste 200, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 775-4545
  2. 2 St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center
    100 Port Washington Blvd, Roslyn, NY 11576
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 775-4545
  3. 3 Steve W. Rucker M.d. PC
    1999 Marcus Ave Ste 216, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rucker
3.4
Based on 30 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (9)

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Dec 09, 2022
I had Ashley R. yesterday as my technician. She did all my tests in a timely manner and with a smile. My last visit had to wait 45 minutes and go look for someone to do my tests. Ashley is a very hard worker.
— Dec 09, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Steve Rucker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rucker's profile.

Dr. Rucker frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Hypertension and Hyperparathyroidism. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steve Rucker, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, North Shore University Hospital and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center.

Yes, Dr. Steve Rucker, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY

  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd, Roslyn, NY