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The Oregon Clinic - Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive Surgery4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213 map
As a general surgeon in Portland, Dr. John Zelko performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Meet Dr. John Zelko, General Surgeon at The Oregon Clinic
The Oregon Clinic - Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. John R. Zelko is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213-2933
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
Bio
Dr. John Zelko graduated from University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1978 before completing a residency in General Surgery at University of Colorado in Denver, CO from 1978 to 1983.
Dr. Zelko has one office in Oregon where he specializes in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Zelko works with sixteen doctors including Dr. Jonathan Chun and Dr. David O'Brien.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Oregon, Dr. Zelko performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Zelko may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Zelko may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Services & Procedures
- Anterior Spine Exposure Surgery
- Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal Surgery)
- Colectomy
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Hernia Repair
- Melanoma Surgery
- Sports Hernia Repair
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Venous Access
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Colorado • Denver, CO
Residency in General Surgery • 1978 - 1983
Hospital Affiliations
- Providence Health & Services - Oregon
Languages Spoken
- English
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