Expertise in
33
conditions

Dr. Salam F. Zakko

Gastroenterology
Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.
25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
Bristol, CT 
Expertise in
33
conditions
Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.
25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
Bristol, CT 

Overview

Salam Zakko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut.

Dr. Zakko is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CO

Hospital Affiliations

Bristol Hospital
The Hospital Of Central Connecticut

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SummaCare
  • HMO
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 9 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.
25 Newell Rd Ste E36, Bristol, CT 06010
Other Locations
Office
21 South Rd Ste 100, Farmington, CT 06032

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Zakko has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

7 Clinical Trials

Blood and Stool Sample Collection in Subjects With a Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer or Colorectal Lesion: Act Fast
Blood and Stool Sample Collection in Subjects With a Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer or Colorectal Lesion: Act Fast
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 29, 2025
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-label Continuation Study With Budesonide Oral Suspension (BOS) for Adolescent and Adult Subjects With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-label Continuation Study With Budesonide Oral Suspension (BOS) for Adolescent and Adult Subjects With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Budesonide oral suspension
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Double-blind Extension Study to Evaluate Maintenance of Efficacy of Oral Budesonide Suspension (OBS) and Long-term Treatment Effect of OBS in Adolescent and Adult Subjects (11 to 55 Years of Age, Inclusive) With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Double-blind Extension Study to Evaluate Maintenance of Efficacy of Oral Budesonide Suspension (OBS) and Long-term Treatment Effect of OBS in Adolescent and Adult Subjects (11 to 55 Years of Age, Inclusive) With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Oral Budesonide Suspension (OBS) in Adolescent and Adult Subjects (11 to 55 Years of Age, Inclusive) With Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study
Oral Budesonide Suspension (OBS) in Adolescent and Adult Subjects (11 to 55 Years of Age, Inclusive) With Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Diagnostic test
Blood and Stool Sample Collection in Subjects Participating in Colorectal Cancer Screening: Act Bold
Blood and Stool Sample Collection in Subjects Participating in Colorectal Cancer Screening: Act Bold
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 21, 2020
View 6 Less Clinical Trials

10 Total Publications

Effects of Apremilast, an Oral Inhibitor of Phosphodiesterase 4, in a Randomized Trial of Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis.
Effects of Apremilast, an Oral Inhibitor of Phosphodiesterase 4, in a Randomized Trial of Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis.
Journal: Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
Published: September 17, 2019
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
14
conditions
Dr. Michael L. Schilsky
Gastroenterology
Expertise in
14
conditions
Dr. Michael L. Schilsky
Gastroenterology
Referral may be required

Yale University School Of Medicine

333 Cedar St, 
New Haven, CT 
 (26.1 miles away)
203-785-6140
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Michael Schilsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Schilsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wilson Disease, Liver Failure, Menkes Disease, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Expertise in
13
conditions
Dr. Joseph K. Lim
Gastroenterology
Expertise in
13
conditions
Dr. Joseph K. Lim
Gastroenterology
Referral may be required

Yale University School Of Medicine

333 Cedar St, 
New Haven, CT 
 (26.1 miles away)
203-785-4138
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Joseph Lim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Lim is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Expertise in
14
conditions
Dr. Loren A. Laine
Gastroenterology
Expertise in
14
conditions
Dr. Loren A. Laine
Gastroenterology
Referral may be required

Va Connecticut Hcs-West Haven

950 Campbell Ave, 
West Haven, CT 
 (27.5 miles away)
203-937-3462
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Loren Laine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Laine is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Heartburn, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Salam F. Zakko

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Salam F. Zakko?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Salam F. Zakko by calling their office at 860-583-9252. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Salam F. Zakko a top-rated expert for Proctitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Salam F. Zakko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Proctitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Salam F. Zakko specialize in?

While Dr. Salam F. Zakko is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Proctitis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Salam F. Zakko participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Salam F. Zakko has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Proctitis. You can view a list of Dr. Salam F. Zakko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Salam F. Zakko accept my insurance?

Dr. Salam F. Zakko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 860-583-9252 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Zakko's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    View All 9 Distinguished Conditions
    View All 24 Advanced Conditions
    View All 57 Experienced Conditions
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile