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Dr. Steve Rucker, MD

Dr. Steve Rucker, MD

Nephrology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Steve Rucker, MD is a nephrologist in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rucker has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

4 Ohio Dr Ste 200 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(516) 775-4545

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rucker is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center Roslyn, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rucker specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rucker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rucker

3.5

31 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
29%
29%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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G.Marchesi – Aug 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Warning! – Mar 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 27, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 people found this helpful
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Bruce – Jul 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Todd Esan – May 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rosette Tucker Teitel – Apr 07, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marisa Perry in East Norwich, NY – Mar 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Preiser in East Hills, NY – Jul 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Larisa W in Little neck, ny – Jul 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Boynton Beach, FL – Apr 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
alex tworkowski in Levittown, NY – Nov 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fresh Meadows NY – Apr 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
L.Mohan Arun in New York, NY – Dec 27, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Steve Rucker, MD is a nephrologist in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rucker has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of...read more

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

Catholic Health Ambulatory Care at Lake Success4 Ohio Dr Ste 200 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
1

Practice

St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center100 Port Washington Blvd Roslyn, NY 11576
2

Practice

Steve W. Rucker M.D. PC1999 Marcus Ave Ste 216 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd
    Roslyn, NY 11576
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Jupiter Medical Center

    1210 S Old Dixie Hwy
    Jupiter, FL 33458
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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