Marie Kuchynski, MD
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Specialty: Rheumatology
View Expertise - Languages Spoken: English, Italian
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Biography: Marie Kuchynski, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Senior Clinical Instructor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Rheumatology
Rheumatology - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1993 - 1995)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1991 - 1993)
Internship | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1990 - 1991)
Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine (1990)
Undergraduate
Case Western Reserve University (1986)
About
Marie Kuchynski, MD, has dual roles at University Hospitals as a senior attending physician in the Division of Rheumatology as well as Regional Medical Director of the Primary Care Institute. She completed her medical degree at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, and completed her internal medicine residence and rheumatology fellowship at University Hospitals.
Dr. Kuchynski has a broad range of interests in the field of rheumatology that include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and osteoporosis. She is particularly interested in the intersection of rheumatic diseases and their role in cardiovascular risk and other medical diseases. She continued to work in primary care for this reason – to help patients view their health in a holistic fashion and not just a silo of individual diseases.
Dr. Kuchynski has been involved with the Primary Care Institute at UH since its inception in 2016. There, she has been involved in many projects to help improve the quality of care throughout the primary care network and has worked on projects in collaboration with the UH accountable care organization, as well as improving the transition of care of pediatric patients with complex medical diseases into adult medicine.
Her passion is also patient experience of care. Since 2018, she has chaired the Primary Care Institute Patient Experience of Care committee and works closely with the patient experience team to help improve patient experience at every touchpoint within the system. She has helped guide the notion that improved patient experience leads to improved patient adherence to therapies, which then lead to improved patient outcomes and quality of care. That improved quality only enhances the patient experience.
Dr. Kuchynski is also very involved in her community and organizes an annual health fair at her local parish, St Joseph Church in Strongsville. Dr Kuchynski is married with two daughters. She loves Broadway theater, reading, baking and her Peloton. Find her on Twitter @doctorkuch for medically related research discussions.
Patient Experience Reviews
Been going to this office for about 20 years or a little more I don't think I would trust another doctor with my health. She is very knowledgeable and caring.
Everyone was extremely helpful and courteous
Always enjoy my visit with Dr K
Awesome staff everyone is kind and considerate
I just adore Dr. Kuchynski!!!
Dr Kuchynski is the best! She's concerned, knowledgeable and thorough. Couldn't ask for a better doctor.
Dr K is great!!!
Dr. K is an awesome rheumatologist & answers all of my questions & concerns.
Very content and happy with my doctor and her staff. Always a pleasant experience.
Dr. Kuchynski is one of the best doctors I ever had the privilege of meeting!
Dr Kuchynski has always taken good care of me and I've been going to her for years. I have no complaints and never have.
It is always a pleasure seeing Dr. Kuchynski. She is very personable and easy to understand.
The whole staff in this office is absolutely amazing!
Dr. Kuchynski is the most organized Dr I have ever seen! Her office is always on the ball. Everyone in the office is friendly and organized. She ordered a refill on one of my meds and it was ready to pick up in less than an hour of leaving the office! ***
This is the best run doctor's office and practice. Always on time, very courteous and caring staff. Dr. Kuchynski is a great doctor.
Dr. Kuchynski and her staff are friendly and professional!
The Dr. and her staff have always treated me with respect and we're all attentive to my needs. Everything was done in a professional manner. Patient of *** years.
Dr K is the best.In her practice.
Great Dr. ***
Great doctor and staff.
Very good
All good great Dr.
I have been seeing Dr. Kuchynski for 20 years and both she and her staff have always been professional, informative, kind, and caring.
I have confidence in Dr. Kuchynski. She's a great listener and offers compassion and understanding.
Dr K is the best.
Dr. Kuchynski and her staff are the best!
Love Dr K She is the best
Dr Kuchynski has been my doctor for a long time. She is excellent and so is her staff. I would not have gone there this long if I did not like her services that she provides. 100% to the office staff and doctor.
Dr K and her staff are sn excellent team they are the best
Above average Very efficient office
Excellent doctor and staff. I enjoy my visits
Dr. Kuchynski and her staff are excellent to your concerns and care. If you have a concern they make you are seen the same day. I've been under her care since *** and appreciate her being my Primary. Her staff is so efficient & pleasant at all visits.
Efficient.
Very good experience
Great experience
I love this office. You are always treated with respect and dignity. Very professional staff, everyone cares about your health.
Very good Dr. Marie!! Always is nice and helpful!
Dr K is an excellent physician & her staff is the best!
Dr Kuchinski is a wonderful doctor. Her kindness is a great asset to her career.
I appreciate all the doctor has recommended for me to do and feel she truly cares about me as well as all of her patients.Very efficient office staff.
The best doctor and staff ever!!
Good
I usually arrive early for my appointment, but I'm generally seen before my actual scheduled appointment. The doctor always listens and is very patient. She even explained lab work that was ordered by another doctor and put my mind at ease.
Very very please with the way they treated me.
All good
Great Doctor
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Kuchynski
I love my Dr ***
Dr k is the best
Very friendly and personable staff
*** Dr. Kucynski has been seeing me for a long time and she ALWAYS listens and answers and addresses everything with me. *** I believe she genuinely cares about me and Is an absolute wonderful doctor.
Dr. K is the best and so is her staff
I love Marie Kuchinski she has always has treated my mom and I very good. Thank you
The doctor and staff are always great. I have been seeing this provider for many years.
This office, staff & physician is all outstanding!
I always have a good experience when I go to my appt. The girls are so nice and helpful. The Dr is very nice and helpful understanding and she listens to your concerns. She is the best.
Always very good
Dr Kuchynski truly cares for her patients and is a great listener. She explains things well, cares about your input and shows compassion. She's a great doctor!
Dr. Kuchynski and her staff are wonderful!
Good
I'm a long time patient of Dr. Kuchynski, and I've enjoyed her for her knowledge and for her care. She's a great listener and has good advice. She understands me.
It was great. Everyone very respectful.
Dr K and her whole staff just great
Dr Kuchinski is a wonderful doctor. There have been times when I needed her to listen after the death of my daughter. She was kind and I could tell her heart was hurting along with mine, yet she was respectful and a great listener. I'll always be grateful for the way she handled that. I love and respect Dr Kuchinski.
Dr Kuchynski is always caring and compassionate and responds appropriately to health concerns
Perfectly administered
DR. KUCHYNSKI IS THE BEST DOCTOR I HAD FOR MY ARTHRITIS
Always a pleasure. Always the same faces and always prompt with appointment times.
Dr Kuchynski and the entire staff are so friendly, kind and helpful.
Dr. Kuchynski is always a pleasure to have an appt. With. She makes you feel very comfortable, she's kind & caring and a very good listener. When you are sick or have a problem she's calm and relieves your concerns. When you need a refill she's just on top of it have never had to call twice . The office staff is always polite and caring. They are the most organized Dr's office I have ever gone too. Other offices should take notes on how they function. Seems like TEAM work!
Dr K and her staff are always wonderful and help me!!
I always have a very good experience with Dr. Kuchynski. The office is well run. The appointments are on time. Dr. Kuchynski listens to me and helps me with the medical issues I am dealing with.
The Dr. Is the best
Great exp
Dr Kuchynski and her staff are simply the best
Excellent
Always shows genuine concern and overall health. Great staff
Dr. Kucynski listened to me explain the severe pain I had in both hands, including a new problem, namely a trigger finger on my left hand. The pain in the right hand flared up carpal tunnel causing three finger which were now numb. I asked if I could have a Kenalog injection. She agreed and administered the injection to me. However, for the first time ever I have not gotten any relief at all. She is not aware of this. I am now
Marie K and her staff are excellent. We always are pleased with their respect and helpfulness on our visits. She is one of the best.
Dr. Kuchynski is a great doctor.
Everyone was so nice and and helpful!
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As of December 31, 2016, Marie Kuchynski did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.