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Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD

Gastrointestinal Oncology
Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a Gastrointestinal Oncology Specialist in Seattle, WA.
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Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD

Gastrointestinal Oncology
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a Gastrointestinal Oncology Specialist in Seattle, WA.

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Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a Gastrointestinal Oncology Specialist in Seattle, WA and has 50 years experience. They graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1973 and completed a residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.They currently practice at Franciscan Orthopedic Associates - Port Orchard and are affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kozarek received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kozarek is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
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Jul 26, 2022
Dr. Kozarek is a miracle worker. When I checked out of the hospital they told my husband that they gave me <10% chance of survival and my unborn child 0%. My daughter will be 20 this year. I am forever grateful to Dr. Kozarek and his colleagues for everything they did for my family.
Rebekah Reardon — Jul 26, 2022
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About Me

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 is not possible I try to improve the patient s symptoms to the best of my ability < p>

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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is a gastrointestinal oncology specialist in Seattle, WA and has over 49 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1973. He specializes in Gastrointestinal Oncology and Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Gastroenterology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Dalhousie University
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
    1976
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • U Ariz-Va Hosp
    1978
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kozarek's profile.

Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Kozarek, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Kozarek has over 50 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    925 Seneca St, Seattle, WA

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