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Dr. John Zelko, MD

Dr. John Zelko, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Zelko, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, OR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

4805 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97213

Make an Appointment

(503) 281-0561

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zelko is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Zelko's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zelko

4.6
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 star
11%
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My visits were years ago when I lived in Aloha, Dr. Zelko was and still is a great surgeon in my personal opinion, should he read this I was the one who took a 23 pound zucchini to him, he loves Cajun hot food and set off his fire alarm cooking it at home, he is a great surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Richard Saunders – Apr 06, 2020
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Excellent professional
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Therese Young.. – Dec 17, 2019
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Dr. Zelko was kind, friendly and respectful. He explained things in a way I could understand. I would most certainly recommend him to others.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Judith – Dec 01, 2019
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He knows what is on your chart it seems before you see him! Very knowledge and explains things well!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Beth – Jun 05, 2019
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I am new to Portland this year. A great deal of luck must have helped me find Dr. Zelko! I had a navel hernia that tore again(after one surgery 5 years ago). He was great to deal with on my first visit. Took his time and treated me like a human! Then the hospital thing at Providence was amazingly ok. On my follow up he greeted me with eye contact and my name, asked me about hospital. I was proud to tell him EVERYONE was very nice and I am a medical wimp. Very grateful paitent Barbara Williams
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
BARBARA WILLIAMS in Portland, OR – Nov 28, 2017
Hi Barbara, we are so glad you found Dr. Zelko... Read More
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About Me

biography

Dr. Zelko graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and later completed his residency at the University of Colorado at Denver, CO. He focuses on Anterior Spine Exposure Surgery, Hernia Repair and other procedures at The Oregon Clinic - Gastrointestinal...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • University Colo Health Sci Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • University Colo Health Science Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978

  • University Of Hawaii

    Undergraduate School, 1974
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Locations

Practice

Office4805 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97213
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Practice

Office847 NE 19th Ave Ste 300 Portland, OR 97232
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St
    Portland, OR 97213
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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