Victor Szemetylo, MD | Zanesville, OH | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Victor Szemetylo is a gastroenterologist with nearly four decades of medical experience serving patients in Zanesville, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine and completed his residency through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. With 39 years in practice, Dr. Szemetylo brings extensive knowledge to digestive health care. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Szemetylo practices at Genesis Digestive Disease Specialists and maintains hospital affiliations with Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. His expertise includes treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and ulcerative colitis. He performs specialized procedures such as pathology tests and various biopsy procedures including kidney transplant and nerve biopsies. Patients have rated Dr. Szemetylo 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.5

19 Ratings
39 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
8 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Victor Szemetylo's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

19 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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I love Dr. Szemetylo! This man saved my life, he is very caring and he has a genuine concern for people. I feel he explains things clearly and takes the right steps to help people. I would highly recommend him to everyone!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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November 13th, 2012

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My overall opinion of Dr. Szemetylo is outstanding. He cares about his patients. I have recommended Dr. Szemetylo to my friends and family. Also, his office staff and nurse are top notch. You would be smart to choose Dr. Szemetylo as your gastroenterologist.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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February 27th, 2012

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Dr. Szemetylo is a great doctor. He take his time and explains things with his patience. He really does care about his patience. Cant go wrong if dr szemetylo is your doctor

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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December 15th, 2011

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He's a good listener and takes his time with you. I have problems with endoscopy sedation and he handled my situation very well. I couldn't have asked for better care. Thanks doc, for being the one who really makes a difference.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 9th, 2011

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very caring doctor. he has called me about my results at home personally. when I called the office to let them know my problem was occurring again, he called my house at 10pm and left a message on my answering machine, then called back the next morning, which was Saturday to talk to me personally! Most doctors don't do that. He is very interested in his patients' problems.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 31st, 2010

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I would recommend Dr Szemetylo to anyone with GI issues. He is kind & caring, he takes the time to listen & answer your questions. Although I waited a little while in the office to see him, he was behind because of the individual attention he provides. You are not a time slot, you are a person to him. His expertise put me at ease when I had to have an endoscopy procedure. He called me as soon as my biopsies were back & answered all my questions. Dr. Szemetylo is one of the best!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 7th, 2010

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dr. szemetylo, has made several phone calls to me (his patient) with test results, lab results etc. I have never known another doctor to care so much about their patients, He is a very nice man. In my opinion you would be lucky to have Dr. Szemetylo as your doctor. I have several medical issues (with several other doctors) My other dr, don't even compare to Dr Szemetylo's skills. My only wish is, Dr. Szemetylo, could take all of my other doctors position;

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 5th, 2010

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Dr. Szemetylo is a very caring doctor, the best Dr. I have ever meet.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 28th, 2010

Genesis Digestive Disease Specialists

999 Garden RdZanesville, OH 43701

Tel: (740) 454-8193


Victor Szemetylo, MD	Brendon Bower, APRN	Stephanie Rose, APRN	Shauna Sanderson, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Zanesville , OH	Tempe , AZ	Columbus , OH	Tallahassee , FL
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: University of Cincinnati	Med School: University of Toledo	Med School: Creighton University College of Nursing
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Gastroenterologist
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

Victor Szemetylo holds an expired medical license in the state of Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at U S Department Of Veterans Affairs.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med in 1987.

NPI Number

Victor Szemetylo's NPI number is 1669456737.

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Which hospitals is Victor Szemetylo affiliated with?: Victor Szemetylo is affiliated with Genesis Hospital.
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Where is Victor Szemetylo's office located?: Victor Szemetylo's office is located at 999 Garden Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701.

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