Memorial Sloan Kettering nephrologist Victoria Gutgarts

Victoria Gutgarts, MD

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Acute kidney injury
  • Kidney failure
  • Kidney disease
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified kidney specialist. I treat a spectrum of conditions varying from acute to chronic kidney disease and electrolyte abnormalities.

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After my nephrology training at Weill Cornell Medical Center, I spent additional time training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where I subspecialized in onconephrology to sharpen my understanding of kidney issues associated with cancer. During my inpatient and outpatient consultations, I strive to provide clear explanations and answer any questions to the best of my ability. I aim to comfort my patients and instill a sense of trust and teamwork with them. 

I am a member of several nephrology societies, including the American Society of Nephrology. I have attended and presented at national conferences. My current research interest is kidney injury in people who have undergone bone marrow transplantation. I am also interested in identifying early markers of kidney injury through novel urine biomarkers. I am always eager to collaborate with my oncology colleagues at Memorial Sloan Kettering with the ultimate goal of performing meaningful and thoughtful research to help our patients. 

What I Do at MSK

A nephrologist (neh-FRAH-loh-jist) is a doctor with special training in treating kidneys, including chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Acute kidney injury
  • Kidney failure
  • Kidney disease
  • Electrolyte disorders
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Nephrology - Weill Cornell Medical Center/ NewYork-Presbyterian
  • Onconephrology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

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HMO

Healthfirst

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EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

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Supplemental

MVP

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PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Gutgarts sees patients at one location.

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Patient Reviews

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4.8 105 reviews

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  • 4.8 Trusts Provider with Care
  • 4.9 Provider Listened Carefully
  • 4.8 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Mar 28, 2025

Dr. Gutgarts was extremely kind and showed empathy regarding my health.


Jan 30, 2025

Dr. Victoria was very professional, (INAUDIBLE) she was very pleasant to deal with. I appreciate that. Strong care from Dr. Victoria. I recommend her highly.


Jan 24, 2025

Dr. Gutgarts was Courteous, Clear and Concise with her Explanations and even took the time to address my Concerns and Questions .


Jan 17, 2025

Dr. Gutgarts was warm, professional & extremely communicative. She profusely apologized for having me wait. Previous patient turned out to be an emergency & hospitalized. She was genuine, went over every issue in detail with explanations of everything she was prescribing and/or changing. There was constant interaction, asking my thoughts and if I had any questions throughout the visit. She took the time with me that the seriousness of my situation deserved. A big thumbs-up!?


Jan 16, 2025

The provider is very helpful in explaining the condition clearly. Thank you.


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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Victoria Gutgarts discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Beaumont Hospital
    Professional Services and Activities

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