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Brian Francis Steckel, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgery, Surgery, General, Surgical Critical Care

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

(518)438-2776
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
(518)438-2776

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgery, General
  • Surgical Critical Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates

319 South Manning Blvd
Ste 310
Albany , NY 12208

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
National University of Ireland (1994)

Internship:
Baystate Medical Center (1997)

Residency:
Baystate Medical Center (2001)

Fellowship:
Tufts-New England Medical Center (2002)

Fellowship:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2003)

Fellowship:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2003)

Board Certifications

Surgery, General, Surgery, American Board of (2005)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(134 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

103 Reviews

07/18/2024

They went above and beyond to help me

06/20/2024

Friendly & hwuoful

06/11/2024

Very knowledgeable

06/04/2024

They saved my life.

04/16/2024

As 95 year old R,N, I was very happy 😊 l

04/04/2024

Professional knowledge through

03/21/2024

Very good

03/14/2024

No complaints. Went well.

03/12/2024

Spent a considerable amount of time with me, didn’t rush me.

03/05/2024

All good!

02/08/2024

I would recommend St Peter's Hospital Doctor's and Staff to people I know.

01/16/2024

Dr. Steckel is always patient, never rushes you, listens and very caring!

01/11/2024

Complete and thorough, to the point, good listener

01/02/2024

I want to say from the minute we entered the waiting area the host greeting us was awesome! He knew my name, went above and beyond welcoming us and wished us luck as HE showed us the room. (PLEASE look up who was on that morning because he is an asset to your waiting room and your staff)

12/12/2023

he very nice

12/12/2023

experienced

11/11/2023

Obviously very knowledgeable and skilled in his profession.

10/23/2023

Dr. Steckel is a caring, thorough doctor.

09/15/2023

Provider was Nurse practicing

08/30/2023

DR. Steckel and his staff perform at a level I hope all providers do with their patients.

08/30/2023

Very pleasant and a good listener

08/25/2023

I recently had surgery went very easy for me

08/22/2023

Too much information (treatment, dietary suggestions, etc.), can be overwhelming to the older patient.

08/21/2023

This is the second time I have needed Dr. Steckel's services. I trust him as a knowledgeable and experienced doctor.

08/04/2023

respectful and inclusive of person accompanying me to appointment

07/21/2023

Dr Steckel and Lily are very concerned with my condition and treatment. Recommended going to Mt. Siani for consultation

07/19/2023

Excellent surgeon and staff.

07/13/2023

Felt comfortable and very relaxing

07/12/2023

Dr. Steckel is very calm and easy to talk to. Exudes confidence without arrogance.

07/11/2023

Keep up the good work

07/07/2023

Dr Steckel, his nurse and staff are excellent.

06/30/2023

Thank you to everyone I met at the office

06/20/2023

Good Doctor

06/04/2023

Overall so far a very excellent experience.

06/04/2023

The Doctor helped resolve my medical issue. I do have a severe case of hemorrhoids that might need surgery.

05/25/2023

They were caring, friendly, knowledgeable, and all around Excellent.

05/23/2023

This provider provided a much more reasonable, non-drastic solution to my condition, unlike the previous Gastroenterologist.

05/20/2023

This was my first visit to this practice and physician and felt confident in the care and information.

05/19/2023

I would strongly recommend Dr. Steckel for anyone requiring colorectal surgery. He listens well, explains thoroughly, and is a compassionate person, as well as an experienced and talented surgeon. I am grateful to have been in his care.

05/12/2023

It's nice to know you have professional staff that truly cares about the patients health.

05/11/2023

He asked questions and answered my questions.

05/04/2023

Everyone is on top of things.

04/30/2023

Whole experience was wonderful.

04/28/2023

His staff as well understood how much pain I was in and set up the appt with ease

04/28/2023

Happy with my surgical outcome

04/26/2023

Both Lily, NP and Dr Steckel were excellent.

04/16/2023

Dr Steckel is Phenomenal and makes sure that everyone is on the same page

04/11/2023

Excellent!

04/10/2023

New to this practice yet I was treated as if I had been going here for a long time. The respect I was given and the attitude of the staff, made the situation more bearable. That in itself makes a big difference.

04/04/2023

Scheduling and return calls were spot on

04/03/2023

Please note: you included many definitions of "provider. In the previous questions, I refer solely to Dr. Steckel. His PA, Lily, was outstanding.

04/02/2023

Highly recommend this doctor and his staff

03/26/2023

The staff member working with this provider is one of the reasons for the high rating as she is the one who explained everything.

03/25/2023

NP Lily is EXCELLENT

03/20/2023

I would recommend him to others

03/09/2023

Good

03/01/2023

felt like I was in good hand very caring and concerned

02/19/2023

I’m happy with Dr steckel can’t believe it’s been 10 years since my last one

02/10/2023

Very knowledgeable and informative

02/03/2023

very good

01/29/2023

Knowledgeable, timely, caring and thorough. How did you

01/20/2023

Excellent

01/19/2023

He was very kind and knowledgeable

01/09/2023

Excellent service

12/27/2022

Dr. Steckel is an outstanding doctor. I have been a patient of his for over ten years and would not go anywhere else.

11/04/2022

The length of immediate and long term aftercare were never discussed. In addition, my wife who is my health care proxy, was never brought in for updates or follow-ups with this procedure.

09/16/2022

One of the only providers I trust with my health care.

09/16/2022

Thumbs up!

09/06/2022

Dr. Steckel is great

07/13/2022

I really appreciated the time the provider, took to explain things, make suggestions & listen. It was nice he didn't make me feel rushed & actually listened & seemed concerned.

06/30/2022

Dr. Steckel is an amazingly excellent physician/surgeon. I feel he saved my life.

06/29/2022

Dr. Steckel and his staff were all very helpful.

06/28/2022

*Dr. Steckel is an excellent surgeon. She was very kind and considerate. Removed the cancer and lymph nodes to make sure they got it all. He followed up after surgery and also in a year to make sure everything was OK. I would recommend him definitely.

06/26/2022

Very good

06/03/2022

Wonderful! The time he spent with me and family was remarkable

05/27/2022

Knowledgeable, competent, no problem.

05/27/2022

He's a good surgeon but he's too busy.He's a good surgeon but he's too busy

04/29/2022

This was final post-surgical visit. He did tell me to go back to my gastroenterologist to maintain my condition. I found this office very kind and helpful.

04/21/2022

*Dr. Steckel was thorough and effective communicating what treatment I would need.

04/18/2022

Dr. Steckel has been wonderful. He is always very professional and gives us confidence in his knowledge and what is happening.

04/01/2022

It was a great experience

03/27/2022

Very professional.

03/25/2022

Left feeling reassured in his ability to help me.

03/25/2022

Dr. was excellent. He took care of my issue! Excellent care. Thank you.

03/22/2022

Provider physician was excellent.

03/18/2022

Dr. Steckel is an incredible physician.

03/16/2022

Excellent experience w/the entire team. Would recommend this office to others.

03/03/2022

*Dr. Steckel and his staff are exceptional! Office is run like a tight ship. Which I cannot say for most offices I've dealt with. Staff went out of their way to help with communication & setting up appointments with other providers/specialties whose offices were impossible to get a hold of or deal with!

02/26/2022

Having this pre-colonoscopy conversation by phone was great.

01/04/2022

*Dr. Steckel and his staff were great.

12/26/2021

Great doctor!

12/24/2021

Very comfortable with this physician. He is excellent

12/23/2021

Dr Steckel and his staff have always been great in services provided. I have no complaints.

12/23/2021

Very professional. Made me very comfortable.

12/22/2021

*Dr. Steckel took care of the problem 100%.

12/14/2021

*Dr. Steckel is very thorough and caring physician.

12/12/2021

D. Steckel ought to spend more time with his patients. Should listen more to what the patient is trying to put across. He hardly spent 30 seconds time talking to me every time and seemed in rush all the time. I always had the feeling that he wanted to get rid of me as fast as he could.

12/02/2021

*Dr. Steckel and staff were awesome!

11/22/2021

I was completely comfortable with Dr. Steckel. What an awesome person he is!

09/19/2021

Very prompt and friendly

09/01/2021

Absolutely the best. I am grateful to Dr. Steckel and his staff.

08/25/2021

Physician could have spent a little more time with me.

08/21/2021

Dr Steckel listened to me explain my health concerns. He had reviewed my records and was aware with my history. After asking several questions he proceeded to explain my options and explained the pros and cons of surgery. I left his office with a date for surgery and have confidence that I understand what is happening with my repeated diverticulitis. I am comfortable with our decision.
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