background
background
Dr. Salam Zakko, MD

Dr. Salam Zakko, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Salam Zakko, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bristol, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zakko has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with Bristol Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

25 Newell Rd Ste E36 Bristol, CT 06010
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

Dr. Zakko 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.
Read our methodology

  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Dr. Zakko's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zakko

4.0

18 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
22%
22%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
Helpful
Maureen B – Sep 22, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Salam Zakko, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joan Macri – Aug 25, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Salam Zakko, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
francispfortin in Connecticut – Jun 03, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Salam Zakko, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Zakko?

About Me

care philosophy

I listen to the patient the old fashion way and try to understand the basis for their complaints. I belIeve in reaching a diagnosis with the least tests and managing disease with the least amount of medication necessary. By virtue of my directorship...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California At San Diego

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • University Conn Health Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
  • College

    Undergraduate School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Zakko is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

    Read our methodology

    Insurance Check

    Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

    Locations

    Practice

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates PC25 Newell Rd Ste E36 Bristol, CT 06010
    1

    Practice

    Central Connecticut Endoscopy Center LLC440 New Britain Ave Plainville, CT 06062
    2

    Practice

    Office21 South Rd Ste 100 Farmington, CT 06032
    3
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • 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
    • Directions

    Practice

    Bristol Health41 Brewster Rd Bristol, CT 06010
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Bristol Hospital

      41 Brewster Rd
      Bristol, CT 06010

      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

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality