Ralph Goldman Zinner, MD

  • Director, Thoracic Oncology Program
4.78 out of 5

Specialties

Conditions

About

Dr. Ralph Zinner is an experienced board-certified medical oncologist and accomplished scientific leader with more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Zinner specializes in caring for patients with lung cancer and cancers of the head and neck.

Outside of the office, he loves meeting people throughout Kentucky and seeing the cities, towns and countryside with his wife, Jeri. He also often visits independent bookstores, enjoys world cinema, likes working in his garden, and is glad to be back weight training and jogging. 

Faculty Rank

  • Professor
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Training & Education

Degree

Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.

Fellowship

Medical oncology fellowship, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Board of Medical Oncology

Insurance Information

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Patient Stories

Ratings & Reviews

4.78 out of 5
20 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Dr. Zinner is always interested in your thoughts and input and answers all questions you may have. Very informative on your treatment.

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    Left without being told anything - No appointment time - no scheduled tests - Nothing.

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    Good.

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    He sets the bar high on his care, concern and treatment of his patients and family.

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    Dr Zinner is always empathetic, caring and professional. I'm very comfortable in his abilities.
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      Dr. Zinner is awesome.
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      Pleased with service
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      Dr. Zinner is an amazing doctor. He speaks with intelligence, acts with compassion and cares. I will continue to put my full trust in Dr. Zinner.
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      Dr did not seem aware of the facts of my condition and had not reviewed my scans or labs and did not have a plan. I do not know what is the plan.
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      Dr Zinner is amazing!! Very compassionate and always goes above and beyond I feel like to make sure I receive the best care and right care for me !
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      He is very good doctor. Amazing doctor!
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      I really love the service and bedside manner that Dr. Zinner always has with us.
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      I've already recommended Dr. Zinner to a friend!
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      Dr. Zinner is a very caring and compassionate doctor, I have complete confidence in my doctor.
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      Dr. Zinner went out of his way to schedule an eye doctor appointment for the next day.
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      All I can say is I love Dr. Zinner !!I couldn't have ask for a better doctor. He has been great!!!
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      Was very pleased with compassion and encouragement shown by Dr. Zinger. I felt very good about the treatment plan explained to me.
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