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Zelkowitz, Richard Scott, MD

Title
Regional Director, Breast Program, Hartford HealthCare Fairfield Region
Gender

Male

Language

English

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Medical Oncology
Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Clinical Trials, Breast Cancer Management, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Risk Assessment, Breast Cancer Survivorship

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Integrated Care Partners
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • St Vincents Medical Center

Education

Medical School
New York Medical College

Internship
Westchester County Medical Center ‐ Internal Medicine

Residency
Westchester County Medical Center ‐ Internal Medicine

Fellowship
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ‐ Bone Marrow Transplant
Brown University School of Medicine ‐ Hematology/Oncology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz was very kind and attentive to my questions. I recommend him to others.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz is the finest, most compassionate doctor I've ever had

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz is top notch

5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't be happier with my Dr.

5 out of 5 stars

Highest recommendations for Dr. Z and staff. They listen, and they are proactive in my care. Thank you!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Z and Nicole are always pleasant and informative. They will also call with follow up info

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz has been my oncologist for the last 14 months. He is an amazing human being and an incredible doctor. I always felt heard and listened to about my concerns and my healing process. I could not have asked for a better oncologist to lead me through this challenging healing process. Also, as this was my last chemo I want to commend all the nurses in the infusion center, who are also incredible during this long process.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent as always, simply the best!

5 out of 5 stars

Always a great visit

5 out of 5 stars

Listens to me and shows genuine concern

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz is the very bedt

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz is professional & a very great doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz always has a concern for his patients well-being.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Explained treatment and what I was going to experience very clearly..

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. "Z" is the best oncologist doctor in the area!

5 out of 5 stars

There were no proposed treatments discussed. No need.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Z. is the most caring, knowledgeable dr. I've had in 30 years!

5 out of 5 stars

Always my perfect doctor!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz is amazing, compassionate, and the best in his field.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz and staff are AMAZING!!

5 out of 5 stars

Kind caring & very informative. Excellent MD.

5 out of 5 stars

I have recommended Dr. Z to many friends who are dealing with breast cancer isdues.

5 out of 5 stars

This was a yearly follow up exam so these questions don't really match up to my visit. Dr. Zelkowitz is AWESOME!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz has been amazing since the first day I met him. Top notch. Would highly refer to him

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz is the best.

5 out of 5 stars

I thought everybody worked well together

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Z is without a doubt the best

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz is THE BEST Doctor and I trust him 100%

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Z is the best, exceptionally caring and knowledgeable, we are so very fortunate to be in his care.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Has been my doctor for 14 years, he is the best Dr. Your Hospital could ever have!!!!!

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

if you’re looking for an Oncologist that specializes in only women's care you’re at the right place with Dr. Zelkowitz. Dr Z as I like to call him. under shears of care with him. He has not only educated me taken care of me and gotten me through the darkest of times, with personalized care throughout my chemotherapy treatments. He truly cares about each of his patients. Going above and beyond with care and compassion. If you’re like me, you challenge everything and he’s always up for a challenge but back it up with science and education. I highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars

if you’re looking for an Oncologist that specializes in only women's care you’re at the right place with Dr. Zelkowitz. Dr Z as I like to call him. under shears of care with him. He has not only educated me taken care of me and gotten me through the darkest of times, with personalized care throughout my chemotherapy treatments. He truly cares about each of his patients. Going above and beyond with care and compassion. If you’re like me, you challenge everything and he’s always up for a challenge but back it up with science and education. I highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars

Look no further, you will never find a better Doctor, than Dr Zelkowitz ! Kind, compassionate and understanding. He makes you feel like you are his only patient. As scary as cancer can be, he somehow makes it seem ok.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and Above and beyond ..God Bless them!!!✌❤🙏😊

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz is very kind and has a passion for helping people. He made me feel very comfortable and very easy to talk to, and always has the patient’s interest at heart. He is one in a million. He is surely an asset to the cancer department.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. He is also very kind, understanding, empathetic, and a good listener

5 out of 5 stars

I see Dr. Zelkowitz every three weeks. He is always so attentive and explains everything I need to know to put me at ease.

5 out of 5 stars

There will never be enough words to adequately describe Dr. Richard Zelkowitz. His care, compassion, professionalism, knowledge, and innate ability to somehow make everything okay are unmatched in the medical community. From the moment I met Dr. Zelkowitz I knew I was in good hands. He spoke to me like a human being, listened to my every concern, and was able to walk alongside me in what could have been a terrifying diagnosis--but somehow, he took the scary out of it. He and his amazing staff facilitated every test, appointment, specialist, and the annoying insurance company, so I didn't have to. Most importantly, Dr. Zelkowitz clearly has his finger on the pulse of what is happening with breast cancer treatment and research, so he was able to make recommendations and suggestions that worked! I will forever be indebted to this remarkable doctor and human being.

5 out of 5 stars

There will never be enough words to adequately describe Dr. Richard Zelkowitz. His care, compassion, professionalism, knowledge, and innate ability to somehow make everything okay are unmatched in the medical community. From the moment I met Dr. Zelkowitz I knew I was in good hands. He spoke to me like a human being, listened to my every concern, and was able to walk alongside me in what could have been a terrifying diagnosis--but somehow, he took the scary out of it. He and his amazing staff facilitated every test, appointment, specialist, and the annoying insurance company, so I didn't have to. Most importantly, Dr. Zelkowitz clearly has his finger on the pulse of what is happening with breast cancer treatment and research, so he was able to make recommendations and suggestions that worked! I will forever be indebted to this remarkable doctor and human being.

5 out of 5 stars

As always my experience with Dr zelkowitz is excellent . He is is thorough and professional but always makes me feel welcome and has his own personal touch that makes it so great that he has been my doctor !

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz is the absolute Best! He truly cares and takes the time to know you and make you feel comfortable. I am grateful to have found such a smart, caring and genuine doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz is the absolute Best! He truly cares and takes the time to know you and make you feel comfortable. I am grateful to have found such a smart, caring and genuine doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz and team clearly know how to make a patient feel comfortable in any situation. Not only did he manage get to the root fast; genetic testing, new imaging, etc. he also communicated with top notch surgeons to find me the best quality care. I can not say enough about Dr. Z and his incredible staff, you will feel at home.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz and team clearly know how to make a patient feel comfortable in any situation. Not only did he manage get to the root fast; genetic testing, new imaging, etc. he also communicated with top notch surgeons to find me the best quality care. I can not say enough about Dr. Z and his incredible staff, you will feel at home.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Z is my very breast friend! He is thorough, caring, professional, warm, friendly and simply the best!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz has been my doctor for a number of years. He’s in a class of his own in his knowledge of oncology and compassion for his patients. He remembers me and talks to me like I’m a person, not just a patient. I trust him 100% with my health. I would follow him anywhere.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Z. I call him Dr. Z, Is the best caring patient loving,doctor that I never had in my life he makes me Want to live every time when I see him he makes me Laugh because of his jokes, and at this time in my life that’s what I need he Encourage me not to give up live for the moment and enjoy every bit of it, and I appreciate my Dr.Z for that I could not ask for a better Doctor than Dr.ZELKOWITS I give him 50 stars,

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz is one of my favorite doctors. He is so warm, genuine, caring, and never makes you feel he is rushing you.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz and his staff are awesome. From beginning to end of this medical visit, I feel valued and cared for!

5 out of 5 stars

BEST DR EVER! Genuinely cares about his patients.

5 out of 5 stars

BEST DR EVER! Genuinely cares about his patients.

Bio

Richard Zelkowitz, MD, is regional medical director of the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Breast Program in Fairfield Region.

Dr. Zelkowitz is a familiar presence in Fairfield County, having served on the medical staff of Norwalk Hospital since 1997. While there, he served as chief of hematology/oncology and co-director of the cancer center. He also founded and served as medical director of its Smilow Family Breast Health Center.

A staunch patient advocate keenly focused on both their medical and emotional needs, Dr. Zelkowitz initiated the state’s first breast navigator program to help guide patients and families through their cancer journeys. He initiated and developed a lecture series that attracted nationally-recognized speakers, developed a multidisciplinary breast cancer tumor board and launched the state’s first Cold Cap program to prevent alopecia in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

A consultant with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Department of Medicine, Dr. Zelkowitz is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Cancer Care Connecticut Chapter’s Medical Advisory Board, the American Society of Breast Disease and the New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group.

He is board-certified in hematology and oncology. Dr. Zelkowitz completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology through the Brown University School of Medicine and a second fellowship in bone marrow transplant through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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