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Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD

Gastrointestinal Oncology* Age 77
Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD
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Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a Gastrointestinal Oncology Specialist in Seattle, WA.
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Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD

Gastrointestinal Oncology* Age 77
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a Gastrointestinal Oncology Specialist in Seattle, WA.
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Dr. Kozarek graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1973 and completed a residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a Gastrointestinal Oncology Specialist in Seattle, WA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Kozarek currently practices at Franciscan Orthopedic Associates - Port Orchard and are affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kozarek received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Kozarek's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kozarek is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Whipple's Disease
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Jul 26, 2022
Dr. Kozarek is a miracle worker. When I checked out of the hospital they told my husband that they gave me <10% chance of survival and my unborn child 0%. My daughter will be 20 this year. I am forever grateful to Dr. Kozarek and his colleagues for everything they did for my family.
Rebekah Reardon — Jul 26, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a gastrointestinal oncology specialist in Seattle, WA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1973. He specializes in Gastrointestinal Oncology and Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Dalhousie University
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
    1976
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ariz-Va Hospital
    1978
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kozarek's profile.

Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Kozarek has over 51 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    925 Seneca St, Seattle, WA

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