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Saul Nurko

Saul Nurko, MD

Transplant NephrologyNephrology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • Yiddish
  • Spanish
  • Hebrew
  • English

Gender

Male

About Saul Nurko

Biography

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.

Locations

  1. Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center
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  2. Q Building - Glickman Tower
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Michigan Health System, 1994
  • Residency: Sinai Hospital, 1991
  • Internship: Sinai Hospital, 1988
  • Medical Education: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Nephrology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1994

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

Professional Memberships

International Society of Nephrology; American Society of Nephrology; International BioIron Society

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2025-04-21, Dr. Nurko has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

128 ratings, 20 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    Dr Nurko updated me as to my condition and any progress - he has a disarming way about him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Very happy with my entire visit. Love my doctor and the staff was amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Dr. Nurko is extremely busy, but he is worth the wait!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Dr. Nurko is a phenomenal physician. He is brilliant, compassionate, concerned for his patient''s well-being, and attentive. He explains everything well and is reassuring. I wish that all physicians could be such excellent caregivers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Dr. Nurko is an OUTSTANDING provider! Love the way he takes care of his patients!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr. Nurko is always pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Lichtin is the BEST. I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Nurkonis a great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Dr NURKO is awesome ! I trust him to monitor my lupus nephritis . He is intelligent empathetic, and always available.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Excellent experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Nurko and team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    I sent a message to Dr. Nurko requesting a consultation and he responded very quickly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    I saw Dr. Nurko and he patiently and professionally answered all my questions and made helpful recommendations for follow-up

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Nurse and doctor were terrific, made me feel very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr.Nurko is an excellent Nephrologist and my appointments with him are excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    I recommend Dr. Nurko to all my friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Long lead to see a doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Lead time to see a doctor is very long

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Have never had a bad visit with Dr Nurko. He is always punctual, very well mannered and quite knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr Nurko is a very special doctor. He listens and makes me feel sercure in his decision making.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2025

    Dr. Nurko should be held out as a model of how patients are cared for.