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Cheryl Elaine Ernst, NP, RNFA

Nurse Practitioner, Family, Nurse Practitioner, Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-525-5206
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-525-5206

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Practitioner, Family
  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

St Peter's General Surgery

319 S Manning Blvd
Ste 304
Albany , NY 12208

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Sage Graduate Schools (2012)

Board Certifications

Nurse Practitioner, Family, American Nurses Credentialing Center (2013)

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

(86 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.

124 Reviews

10/28/2024

excellent care

09/12/2024

The only area was not seeing the surgeon after surgery to understand how things went. My family member was not contacted either.

09/05/2024

Everyone I encountered showed caring

08/19/2024

Cheryl is a real asset to the practice.

08/15/2024

Just good

08/05/2024

Can't praise them enough

06/25/2024

I received the best care a person could ever ask for

06/19/2024

great experience!

05/28/2024

She is outstanding!

05/15/2024

Answered my questions and concerns with respect and kindness.

05/13/2024

I have the up most respect too all of them

05/10/2024

All interactions in this visit were exceptional

04/16/2024

Cheryl Ernst was very pleasant, took the time to listen to my concerns and explain results

04/16/2024

Cheryl Ernst spent adequate time with me and explained how to deal with my issue!

04/12/2024

Very thankful for the great care

04/09/2024

I always feel comforted knowing im in the very best hands prior to surgery!

03/22/2024

Absolutely love this group of Dr s and staff

03/01/2024

She was awesome!

02/21/2024

Nil

01/05/2024

Top notch quality service by Cheryl and her assistant. Both made me feel very comfortable.

11/29/2023

Professional, knowledgeable and sincere. Made you feel very comfortable.

11/22/2023

She was very helpful answering all my questions.

11/17/2023

Absolutely Outstanding!

11/12/2023

Experience

11/07/2023

She was great!

10/18/2023

I was also informed of what to expect going forward, and when.

10/13/2023

This group was referred to me by another provider and a friend. So happy to have them treat me. Being a long term T1 Diabetic, I was happy they helped manage my BG during my operation. So important for success. Terrific clinicians.

09/26/2023

The entire staff was extremely helpful and friendly, making us feel very welcome

08/22/2023

Helpful and direct

08/11/2023

Cheryl Ernst is very knowledgeable, answers questions clearly, and offers solid advice and guidance. She freely gave her time and took time to establish solid personal interactions. Very much appreciated her help and friendliness. Thank you, Cheryl!

08/07/2023

Excellent service

08/05/2023

Had very good experience with provider, had problem with getting info regarding billing, still unable to speak with someone 😞

07/26/2023

All positive

07/25/2023

Great

07/23/2023

Contact with the surgeon after the procedure would have been courteous and helpful.

07/19/2023

I was very pleased how I was greeted at the check in, all the way through my appointment to the check out.

07/12/2023

Great follow up

07/05/2023

excellent care

06/23/2023

Great staff

06/21/2023

Exceptional accommodating friendly and compassionate

06/16/2023

Very comfortable, reassuring visit.

06/07/2023

Very informative

06/07/2023

I was new to this group and everyone…all staff took excellent care of me. Hard to find these days

06/04/2023

She did amazing job on my stitches. No scar visibility.

06/03/2023

Very happy with care and service

06/01/2023

Healed quickly.

05/31/2023

Everything was done successfully

05/31/2023

Uplifting. Efficient, knowledgeable. An excellent surgeon.

05/31/2023

I always had excellent care

05/28/2023

Kind and caring

05/27/2023

Excellent provider

05/24/2023

I would recommend this office to anyone

05/18/2023

cheryl Ernest Provided detailed explanation of previous procedure which lead to the necessity of recent surgery.

05/17/2023

I also really appreciated the fact that they office ran on time!

05/16/2023

very understanding

05/15/2023

NP CHERYL IS AMAZING. A GREAT ADDITION TO THE PRACTICE

04/28/2023

Cheryl explains things she talks to you. She is fantastic

04/25/2023

Highly recommend Dr Atiles

04/25/2023

Over all my experience has been 100% vey good

04/18/2023

It was all good.

04/17/2023

explained the process for surgery that we could understand

04/13/2023

Cheryl Ernst is very pleasant. Im very comfortable with her. Means alot to me!

04/10/2023

She is such a caring person and very helpful

04/04/2023

She was very nice, bit did not empty my wound causing excessive unnecessary drainage.

03/30/2023

Wish there were more doctors like her!

03/30/2023

Cheryl was very kind and knowledgeable

03/29/2023

I appreciate the excellent care I received,. Thank you

03/23/2023

Cheryl the NP was fantastic at explaining things to me

03/19/2023

Very thoughtful, professional and thorough.

03/18/2023

We should have more doctors like Dr Heckman.

03/17/2023

Very honest, very respectful, i was helped understanding what I would need to do going further. In this visit I felt there was nothing negative. Thank you

03/12/2023

They go above and beyond

03/09/2023

Excellent care.

03/07/2023

The providers were very knowlegable and professional

03/04/2023

Cheryl has been so great with my care. Very patient with me and explains everything in detail so the I understand what has been happening with my issues. I would highly recommend this practice to my friends and family.

02/27/2023

practice is run very well. The nurse was also very attentive and returned calls quickly and also listen to what you were communicating.

02/17/2023

Provider has responded promptly to my emails, both before and after my procedure

02/11/2023

Excellent, I was able to get an appointment quickly

12/17/2022

Service was excellent from the moment I checked in until I was discharged. The entire staff was courteous and professional.

12/16/2022

Ms Ernst was professional & attentive while also friendly and personable, at the same time.

12/16/2022

this physicians office is wonderful to deal with

12/05/2022

All was good

11/03/2022

See note

10/22/2022

Received great care, and made me comfortable very quickly.

09/25/2022

Overall, providers were pretty good given! Very personable

08/19/2022

My surgery for gall bladder removal went well. Staff at the hospital were concerned & caring. My doctor was super.

08/09/2022

I would (and have) recommend my provider(s) to my friends and family!

08/04/2022

Excellent provider

07/28/2022

Great staff. *Ms. Ernst and the gentleman who saw me first were wonderful.

07/20/2022

Very personable, informative, and made me feel comfortable.

07/20/2022

We got lost and arrived late. Everyone was still very pleasant. And I was still able to have my appointment.

07/14/2022

Very informative and helpful.

07/06/2022

Everyone were friendly but professional. Provider was efficient and helpful and answered my questions and put me at ease.

06/22/2022

I was very pleased with how friendly all the staff were.

06/01/2022

Follow up test delays - not scheduled even after insurance approval. Happens frequently in this office.

04/29/2022

Great.

04/21/2022

Provider was outstanding. *Cheryl Ernst was professional, pleasant, courteous, competent, answered questions, diagnosed and treated the reason of my visit and gave me the necessary information to ease my mind. I healed within a week of the procedure.

01/11/2022

She was caring, professional, and friendly.

12/23/2021

Took good care of me & my grand son

12/14/2021

I was more than satisfied. My mind was put at ease.

12/14/2021

Intelligent & very knowledgeable and professional always.

10/16/2021

The surgeon, nurses, and staff of this surgical team were excellent. Friendly, caring, understanding, and professional.

10/02/2021

Excellent - love *Cheryl!

09/27/2021

This was a check up from a gall bladder operation. Provider was very nice & answered all my questions. She made it a pleasant visit.

08/27/2021

LOVED how *Cheryl drew me a picture to describe what was going on with me. I did not feel rushed out of the apt. Thank you!!

08/03/2021

Excellent--went out of her way to answer my questions. Called radiologist to review my concerns about CT scan (which was obtained same day as my call!).

07/19/2021

I was very happy with my visit and the follow up phone calls.

07/13/2021

Very nice and helpful in dealing with elderly patient.

06/25/2021

Very professional and caring - Gave me all the information I needed and her # to call anytime.

06/15/2021

It was a great visit! Cheryl is very personable and was very easy to talk to.

05/06/2021

NP CHERYL WAS AMAZING

04/19/2021

An excellent experience - Well done and efficient.

04/19/2021

very positive experience

04/16/2021

Very good conversations

03/26/2021

excellent...answered all questions. nice personality.

03/24/2021

So much praise for Cheryl, Dr. Keim, and the entire staff.

03/18/2021

Excellent

03/17/2021

Couldn't have been better

03/16/2021

Excellent

03/11/2021

Best encounter I've ever had with a medical professional...bar none...

03/09/2021

I have had a great experience with doctor staff and nurses. The level of care from this practice is above and beyond and I greatly appreciate all the effort to make my recovery the best it can be.

03/02/2021

As I left the office I told my daughter we needed to write a thank you card for the dr. & nurse & staff. These people who put the patents well being at the top of their abilities excellent.

02/15/2021

*Cheryl made me feel very comfortable about the removal of my gallbladder and the nurse before her the same.

01/17/2021

very good on all levels. was able to relieve my problem. also pleasant person to meet
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