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Zelkowitz, Richard Scott, MD

Title
Regional Medical Director, Breast Program, Hematology/Oncology

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
Not Currently Accepting New Patients
  • Internal Medicine

Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Clinical Trials, Breast Cancer Management, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Risk Assessment, Breast Cancer Survivorship

Education

Fellowship
Brown University School of Medicine
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Internship
Westchester County Medical Center

Medical School
New York Medical College

Residency
Westchester County Medical Center


Professional Organizations

  • American Society of Breast Disease, Member
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member
  • New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group, Member
  • Breast Cancer Alliance Medical Advisory Board, Member

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Rich Zelkowitz is a star. Every patient feels as if they're the only one. Clone him.

5 out of 5 stars

Confident in the care from Dr. Zelkowitz

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz and everyone from the practice have been amazing!

5 out of 5 stars

I left this Dr's office with complete confidence I would be getting. The best care . I know I am in the right place and would urge anyone to go to this facility and definitely my Doctor

5 out of 5 stars

Dr zelkowitz goes above and beyond to make a bad situation as pleasant as possible. He is so very caring. He goes above and beyond.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz and his staff are the finest medical team ever!

5 out of 5 stars

*Dr. Z is the best doctor I've ever had. I've never had a doctor who puts in as much effort as he does, if 1 more I will fly home just to keep him as my oncologist.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Z is an exceptionally caring and knowledgeable physician. He listens, answers every question. I always feel so much better and reassured after a visit with him.

5 out of 5 stars

I have always received the best care from this doctor and his staff.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz is simply THE BEST

5 out of 5 stars

What more can be said about beloved "Dr. Z"... he walks the "path" with his patients - he cares BEYOND - he IS the face of breast cancer care - second to none - each patient feels unique and that they are one of "his own" - that's it - heart.

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor Zelkowitz is a good listener

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Z is the best!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Z is THE BEST breast cancer doctor in the area!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Zelkowitz is amazing. He took his time with his explanations and I learned new things about my treatment and medications I didn't know. I was very discouraged with my treatment for the past two years but Dr. Zelkowitz has given me new hope that I will get through this cancer thing. I greatly appreciate his knowledge, experience and care he is providing to me.


Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

The staff was warm & friendly. The doctor made me feel important & gave me his undivided attention. I highly recommend the Hartford Hospital. They make you feel important. You walk away feeling special!

5 out of 5 stars

The staff, doctors and nurses are very caring, very professional and excellent at what they ro

5 out of 5 stars

HOW CAN I BEGIN TO EXPRESS HOW HAPPY AND COMFORATABLE I AM TO BE IN THE CARE OF DR. RICHARD ZELKOWITZ AND HIS TEAM.. MY JOURNEY IS SHARED WITH A COMPETENT, RELIABLE, ATTENTIVE DOCTOR AND HIS STAFF WHO ARE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE. I FEEL THAT I AM IN VERY GOOD HANDS; EXCELLENT HANDS AS A MATTER OF FACT. I AM APPRECIATIVE OF HIS FOLLOW UP CALLS, EVEN ON LATE NIGHTS AND HIS WILLINGNESS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. I AM TRULY IMPRESSED WITH DR. Z AND HIS EXCELLENT TEAM OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND WISH THEM ALL THE VERY, VERY BEST.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Zelkowitz has a great personality. He's caring and kind, and seems to understand what women with breast cancer are going through. He's professional, knowledgeable, and approachable.

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

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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