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Dr. John Zelko, MD

Dr. John Zelko, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Zelko, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, OR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

4805 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97213

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zelko is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Zelko's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zelko

4.6

18 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Richard Saunders – Apr 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Therese Young.. – Dec 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Judith – Dec 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Beth – Jun 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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BARBARA WILLIAMS in Portland, OR – Nov 28, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Zelko graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and later completed his residency at the University of Colorado at Denver, CO. He focuses on Anterior Spine Exposure Surgery, Hernia Repair and other procedures at The Oregon Clinic - Gastrointestinal...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • University Colo Health Sci Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • University Colo Health Science Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
  • University Of Hawaii

    Undergraduate School, 1974
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Locations

Practice

Office4805 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97213
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Practice

Office847 NE 19th Ave Ste 300 Portland, OR 97232
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St
    Portland, OR 97213
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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