4.9
21 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Zelkowitz is an oncologist who specializes in cancer care, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, and completed his residency training at Brown University affiliated hospitals in medical oncology, along with internal medicine training at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital Center. Dr. Zelkowitz is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Zelkowitz practices at multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute in Bridgeport and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialty Care in Fairfield, with hospital affiliations at Norwalk Hospital, Saint Vincents Medical Center, and Danbury Hospital. His clinical focus centers on breast cancer treatment, including complex cases involving metastatic or …recurrent breast cancer and rare conditions like Paget disease of the breast. He utilizes comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have rated Dr. Zelkowitz 4.9 out of 5 stars on average.
Read More Read less Dr. Zelkowitz practices at multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute in Bridgeport and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialty Care in Fairfield, with hospital affiliations at Norwalk Hospital, Saint Vincents Medical Center, and Danbury Hospital. His clinical focus centers on breast cancer treatment, including complex cases involving metastatic or …recurrent breast cancer and rare conditions like Paget disease of the breast. He utilizes comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have rated Dr. Zelkowitz 4.9 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 years of experience
- speaks English
- Brown Univ Affil Hosps, Medical Oncology; Westchester Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
- 8 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 13 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr Richard Zelkowitz has 2 locationsHartford HealthCare Cancer Institute - Bridgeport
2800 Main St Fl 4Bridgeport, CT 06606 Tel: (475) 210-7002
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialty Care
111 Beach Rd Ste 1Fairfield, CT 06824 Tel: (203) 254-2320
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Medical Specialties
Dr Richard Zelkowitz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr Richard Zelkowitz has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
Dr Richard Zelkowitz holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Brown Univ Affil Hosps, Medical Oncology; Westchester Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny in 1983.
NPI Number
Dr Zelkowitz's NPI number is 1891780805.
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- Dr Richard Zelkowitz's office is located at 2800 Main St Fl 4, Bridgeport, CT, 06606.
- What languages does Dr Richard Zelkowitz speak?
- Dr Richard Zelkowitz speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Dr Richard Zelkowitz affiliated with?
- Dr Richard Zelkowitz is affiliated with Norwalk Hospital, Saint Vincents Medical Center, and Danbury Hospital.
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