Nursen Gurtunca, MD

K Spell 

on Google

2 years ago

My son spent three years seeing Dr. Gurtunca for issues related to growth. For three years, he fell down the growth curve going from the 95th down to the 16th percentile. She refused to test him for GHD, and told us that he was fine, and would “just be short”. She then told us that she didn’t need to see him regularly even though our pediatrician was concerned that they were missing something. After a second opinion with someone outside of the practice, he was tested, and diagnosed with severe growth hormone deficiency. For ... read more

Nil Demirağ 

on Google

4 years ago

Amazing Doctor 

Diana Luffey 

on Google

4 years ago

Dr. Gurtunca, you are the ice queen and the queen of mean. The way you treated my granddaughter is unacceptable and cruel. You need to know that she cried every day for a week after her appointment with you. My daughter brought my granddaughter to you seeking help. Instead, you body shamed her and made things much worse. You called my granddaughter obese and made her feel terrible. You did nothing to help my granddaughter and crushed her spirit. The advise that you had given us was incorrect. My granddaughter has seen anothe... read more

Christine Luffey 

on Google

4 years ago

I am extremely disappointed. My 16 year old daughter's blood pressure and frequent weight gain are concerning. She has been eating less and exercising daily, and gained 11 pounds in 2 months. My child's blood work showed high testosterone levels. Her pediatrician referred us to Children's Hospital. We were informed that a medication would be prescribed. Dr. Gurtunca referred to my daughter as obese and told us that she needs a nutritionist and a behavioral therapist. Medication was not prescribed. I was told to bring my daug... read more