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Dr. Richard Zelner, MD

Dr. Richard Zelner, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Zelner, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

18111 Brookhurst St Ste 6700 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Telehealth available

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(714) 641-1990

Dr. Zelner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zelner specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Zelner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zelner

3.9

29 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
66%
66%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Oct 29, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Terri Moore – Oct 05, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
RoseMarie – Sep 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
J – Aug 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Huntington Beah – Feb 27, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bellflower, CA – Oct 17, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andre G in Fountain Valley – Oct 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fountain Valley, CA – Sep 07, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
fountain valley – Sep 06, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Jerry G in Huntington Beach, CA – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scott Narasaki in mission viejo, ca – Apr 01, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jackie in Fountain Valley, CA – Mar 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elaine Hurley in Huntington Beach, CA – Dec 17, 2016
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biography

Dr. Richard Zelner, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with MemorialCare...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Zelner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Richard A Zelner M D Inc.18111 Brookhurst St Ste 6700 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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    Cardiothoracic Surgery-Fountain Valley Memorialcare Medical Group18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1300 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    2

    Practice

    MemorialCare Medical Group18035 Brookhurst St Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    3
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    • Hours
      • Mon: open 24 hours
      • Tue: open 24 hours
      • Wed: open 24 hours
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

      18111 Brookhurst St
      Fountain Valley, CA 92708
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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