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Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a gastrointestinal oncology specialist in Seattle, WA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1973. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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Seattle, WA 98101
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Franciscan Orthopedic Associates - Port Orchard
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Dr. Kozarek is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Kozarek is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Kozarek specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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care philosophy
Most illness can be adequately diagnosed but not all illness is curable My job as a physician is to diagnose the cause of patient signs and symptoms and cure with behavior modification medication or the least invasive form of surgery Or if a cure...read moreGastrointestinal Oncology
Gastroenterology
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University Ariz-va Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1978Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1976Dalhousie University
Internship Hospital, 1974University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health
Medical School, 1973
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Learn more about medical license public record checkDr. Kozarek is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
ASGE Rudolf V. Schindler Award, 2005
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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