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John Rutkoski, MD, General Surgery, Cheektowaga, NY

JohnDanielRutkoskiMD

General Surgery Cheektowaga, NY

Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Staff Surgeon

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  • Office

    2625 Harlem Rd
    Ste 240
    Cheektowaga, NY 14225
    Phone+1 716-893-0333
    Fax+1 716-893-3038

Education & Training

  • Valley Hospital
    Valley HospitalFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2012 - 2013
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Surgery, 2008 - 2012
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2009 - 2010
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2006
  • Duquesne University
    Duquesne UniversityPost Bac, 2001 - 2002
  • Duquesne University
    Duquesne UniversityMPA, Physician Assistant, 2000 - 2001
  • Duquesne University
    Duquesne UniversityBHS, Health Sciences, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2016
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2013
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Resident Educator of the Year The Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus, 2008
  • Surgical Resident Research Award First place The Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Department of Surgery, 2008
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Temple University School of Medicine, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Experience with Totally Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Preservation for Pediatric Trauma – Two Techniques  
    Rutkoski JD, Segura B, Kane TK, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2011
  • The role of laparoscopy in pediatric trauma  
    Gaines BA, Rutkoski JD, Semin Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2010
  • Traumatic Television Tip-overs in the Pediatric Patient Population  
    Rutkoski JD, Sippey M, Gaines BA, J Surg Res, 1/1/2010
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Development of Symptomatic Hiatal Hernia after Weight Loss from Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass
    Rutkoski JD, Gagne DJ, Papasavas PK, Urbandt JE, 26th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Grapevine, TX, 6/21/2009
  • Utility of Blood Cultures as Routine Admission Orders for Patients Hospitalized with Acute Diverticulitis
    Rutkoski JD, McCormick J, Caushaj PK, 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, Orlando, FL, 10/3/2008
  • Spectacular Cases of 2012: Gastroventricular Fistula Following Roux En Y Gastric Bypass
    Rutkoski JD, Schrope BA, Lee BE, Brizzio ME, Burke WM, American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress, Washington, DC, 10/8/2003
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Lectures

  • Traumatic Television Tip-Overs in the Pediatric Population 
    San Antonio, TX - 2/3/2010
  • Non-bite Dog Related Injuries in the Pediatric Population 
    San Antonio, TX - 2/3/2010

Other

  • Laparoscopic Repair of Internal Hernia During Pregnancy (Video Presentation) 
    Gagne DJ, DeVoogd K, Rutkoski JD, Urbandt JE, Papasavas PK, 26th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
    Grapevine, TX - 6/21/2009
  • Fundoesophageal Fistula Following Nissen Fundoplication (Video Presentation) 
    Rutkoski JD, Korst RJ, Lee BE
    Washington, DC - 10/9/2003

Professional Memberships