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Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD

Hematology* Age 66
Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD
5.0 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD

Hematology* Age 66
Bridgeport, CT
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD is a Hematologist in Bridgeport, CT.
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Dr. Zelkowitz graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1983 and completed a residency at Westchester Medical Center.Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD is a Hematologist in Bridgeport, CT and has 41 years experience. Dr. Zelkowitz currently practices at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and are affiliated with Hartford Hospital and Saint Vincent's Medical Center. Dr. Zelkowitz has experience treating conditions like Breast Cancer and All Headaches (incl. Migraine) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zelkowitz received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Zelkowitz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Zelkowitz is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
    2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606

Experience and Background Check

Breast Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Thyroid Cancer
Breast Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Thyroid Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Fever
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Lymphoma
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Biliary Tract Cancer
Blood Disorders
Brain Disorders
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Chordoma
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Common Cold
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Larynx Conditions
Leukocytopenia
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytosis
Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Mycosis Fungoides
Myeloma
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Nail Infection
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peritoneal Cancer
Pharyngitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Purpura
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Retina Diseases
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sebaceous Cysts
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thalassemia
Thrombosis
Thrush
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Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Treatment
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Erythropoietin Test
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings

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Sep 16, 2022
Dr.Z is in a class by himself! His knowledge in the field of oncology along with his compassion and empathy for the human condition separates him from other physicians!
Nancy Gerard — Sep 16, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD is a hematologist in Bridgeport, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1983. He specializes in Hematology, Internal Medicine, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Hematology
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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Internship

Internship
  • Westchester County Medical Center|Westchester Medical Center
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Westchester Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zelkowitz's profile.

Dr. Zelkowitz frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer and All Headaches (incl. Migraine). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD is affiliated with Hartford Hospital and Saint Vincent's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Zelkowitz has over 41 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT

  • Saint Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT

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