Dr. Heidi R. Zinkand, MD

Dr. Heidi Zinkand is a family medicine physician with four decades of experience caring for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed her residency training at Highland Hospital. Her extensive practice has given her deep expertise in managing complex health conditions across diverse patient populations. Dr. Zinkand speaks multiple languages including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, and English, allowing her to connect with patients from many cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Zinkand practices at the Center for Refugee Health in Rochester, New York, where she is affiliated with Highland Hospital. She specializes in treating high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, providing both routine management and urgent care when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. Her practice includes comprehensive health screenings, vision testing, and preventive care such as flu vaccinations. Zinkand focuses particularly on pediatric …hypertension, addressing blood pressure concerns in children and adolescents with specialized attention to their unique healthcare needs.