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Cheryl Elaine Ernst

Cheryl Elaine Ernst, DNP

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

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (117 ratings)

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
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

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

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

St. Peter's General Surgery - Suite 304

319 S Manning Blvd
Ste 304
Albany, NY 12208

518-525-5206 View Details

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

(117 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.

34 Reviews

08/18/2025

Cheryl was friendly, caring, and professional. Reviewed the report, answered questions, and provided recommendations in a kind way that reflected both her knowledge and experience.

08/15/2025

She's great! Dr. Heckman is lucky to have her.

08/13/2025

Very friendly and caring.

08/11/2025

Very informative

07/30/2025

She explains things to me that's easy to understand

07/22/2025

Cheryl listened to my concerns and provided me with the information I needed.

07/21/2025

I appreciate her friendliness and being able to understand and easily speak with her

07/18/2025

Excellent provider, keep up the great work 馃憤

07/17/2025

Rated a 10 10

07/16/2025

Cheryl is an asset to not only the team, but the entire medical system. I will always remember her engaging conversation with my family and confidence she instilled in me towards the best outcomes following this challenging medical issues I faced.Medical staff and patient interactions can be very nuanced, layered, and complicated, but Cheryl has a unique way of representing the team's genuine care and concern for patient's that's exhibited on a daily basis. I will always remember the efforts of the team that was extended towards my family, which was very special and set the tone for future interactions that felt like I was talking to friends as opposed to cold medical interactions... Thanks for being there for me it's greatly appreciated...

07/01/2025

Outstanding professionalism and listened to me.

06/06/2025

One of the best

06/02/2025

She explained the report clearly so that I fully understood it

06/02/2025

One of the best providers in the system

05/12/2025

There is nothing more to say. Dr. Heckman is one in a million so is his staff

03/12/2025

She listened to all our concerns and explained us everything in details

03/10/2025

Just a great team- all work together- runs very smoothly

02/14/2025

Caring and wonderful

02/14/2025

Very professional the Doctor Atiles was very good

02/05/2025

Cheryl was very informative regarding all my concerns

01/24/2025

They are very friendly and nice

01/03/2025

Very skilled and helpful with questions and concerns. Very thorough.

12/31/2024

Excellent surgery follow up

12/27/2024

I felt very comfortable going into surgery with Dr Heckman I was very informed and I trusted him with my life

12/27/2024

This awful medical issue was made easier by her competence and genuine care

12/13/2024

Just great

12/11/2024

Extremely helpful friendly knowledgeable know what she was doing

12/09/2024

I am extremely happy with St. Peter鈥檚

12/06/2024

Feel fortunate to be a patient with them

11/22/2024

They were both very caring and reassuring .

11/15/2024

from my visits I have complete trust in the ability of this provider

11/04/2024

The minute you walk in the door till you walk out, the staff treats you with care and compassion

10/28/2024

excellent care

10/24/2024

Wish I could remember his name but he was polite, understanding and empathetic.
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