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License & Identifications

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Patient Reviews

4.0
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(6)
Patient comments (4)

The overall average patient rating of Dr. Richard Kozarek is Excellent. Dr. Kozarek has been reviewed by 6 patients who have provided 4 comments. The rating is 4 out of 4 stars.

Patient Ratings
Ease of Appointment 3.5
  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
Promptness 4.0
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff 4.0
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis 4.0
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner 4.0
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me 3.8
  • Currently 3.8 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit 4.0
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars

Specialties & Research

Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

He has special expertise in 40 Areas, including Acid Reflux Disease Gastroesophageal Reflux, Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis, and Barrett Esophagus.

37 more special expertise areas
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Education & Awards

Dr. Kozarek graduated from University of Wisconsin at Madison. He has 21 awards.

Awards  
One of America's Leading Experts on:
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux)
Colonic Diseases
Colonoscopy
Digestive System Endoscopy
Endoscopic Sphincterotomy
Endoscopy
Esophagoscopy
Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
Gallstones
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Gastrointestinal Diseases (GI Diseases)
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastroscopy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
Pancreatic Cancer (Pancreatic Neoplasm)
Pancreatic Diseases
Pancreatic Fistula
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors® (2002 - 2012)
Patients' Choice Award (2012)
Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012)
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Affiliations

Dr. Kozarek has 3 hospital affiliations:

  • Swedish Medical Center 
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center 
  • 1983 

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Accepted Insurance Plans

Dr. Kozarek accepts these health insurances in at least one office:

  • United Healthcare - 2 plans
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield - 2 plans
  • Great-West Healthcare - 2 plans
  • Premera Blue Cross - 2 plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - 2 plans
  • Humana - 6 plans
  • Cigna - 2 plans
  • Molina Healthcare - 4 plans
  • ODS Health Plans - 2 plans

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Where does Dr. Richard A. Kozarek practice?
Dr. Richard Kozarek practices Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology near Seattle, WA.
See Seattle Internists and Seattle Gastroenterologists.
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