George M. Zinkhan, M.D.

He forgot to call about test

I have already mentioned this docter to a friend and recommend she see him!

The Doctor's theorys of diagnosis seemed logical to me. I am confident he will stay aggressive to figure out my chronic symptoms by staying mindful of alternate disorders or diseases as we test/troubleshoot the first two.

I am SO grateful to have Dr.Zinkhan as my Neurologist!!! He is so smart and friendly! He explains everything!! My son is in Med School at The U and I hope he is as good with his patients as Dr. Zinkhan!! Seriously!!! And I am an Italian Mama so it's hard to impress me!!

I am very hopeful that we can find out what is wrong. I am glad that he had some ideas with where to start.

I feel like I am the only patient at the time of my service because the Dr and support staff.

This was the most satisfying appointment I've ever experienced. Dr. Zinkhan was exemplary in his level of courtesy, concern, and the depth of the information he provided me. He did not talk down to me, but rather explained everything during my visit in detail, as I have some medical knowledge. I was impressed on all counts!

I was impressed. He exceeded my expectations. I am used to knowing more about my headaches than the doctors I go to. So, it was nice going to someone who knew what I was talking about when I was explaining all my triggers and understood the headaches I was describing. And instead of a puzzled, questioning look, I received nods of understanding and other ideas which might be contributing to my condition. This was reassuring. The doctor, also, took a copious amount of time with me, which I appreciated.

The Dr. spent 40 minutes with me talking about my concerns and coming up with a treatment plan. I have been to many specialists and have never spent this much time with a Dr. It was great to know that the Dr. actually cared about my concerns.

Like I said before I was very disappointed in how the results of my MRI were delivered to me

one of the best discussions with a doctor I've experienced. he dumbed it down for me

He was simply wonderful and I felt I was well-listened to and in good hands.

Dr. Zenkhan is the best doctor I have ever had. He always addresses my concerns and worries completely and is the kindest of men. I wish all my doctors were like Dr. Zenkhan. He genuinely cares about his patients and it shows in his kind and understanding demeanor. That goes a long way. He never rushes me in and out of my appointments and always addresses all my concerns.

Appreciated that my husband and his questions also were important. Also appreciated that we were asked several times if we had any questions.

As a new patient, I was really impressed with the time that Dr. Zinkhan took to explain things to me. He answered every question I had and then provided plenty of information for me to take home before making any further decisions.

I am very pleased with the treatment I've received from Dr. Zinkhan and the entire Neurology staff. I am so happy my insurance has made it possible for me to receive this treatment.

Dr. Zinghan was extremely professional and provided some clarification on numerous issues. I appreciated the information he gave me to take home and would definitely return to him should the need arise. I would also provide referrals to others.

Dr. Zinkham is an excellent doctor. I am feeling much better because of his recommendations.

Love this dr.

Dr. Zinkhan is an excellent doctor. I feel validated and appreciate his willingness to take the time to dig deep in helping me get better, or at least have a better quality of life. It is nice to be taken seriously, and have him stick with me in figuring out my health issues.

I really appreciated Dr. Z's approach to providing me with explainations and information. I left feeling educated and empowered to take better care of myself and my headaches.

I am sure I took up more of his time than he had, but he never said anything. All I can say without being redundant is: HE'S THE BEST!

Just an overall great experience and wonderful doctor

Dr.Zinkham is extremely courteous and informative . we have already recommended him to other patients.

I am always amazed that Dr Zinkhan remembers to cover everything that was a concern from my last visit.

I'm having a problem find the correct/best medication for my headaches. I told Dr. Z I didn't want anything with weird side effects, however, I'm not sure he really heard or cared as the new RX has side effects I'm not too thrilled with. I do understand that all meds have side effects. I guess I would like to be more involved in deciding which meds to try!

Dr Zinkhan seems to be very knowledgeable in his feild, however he talks so fast that I cant follow along to ask any questions. The instructions and explanations are not clear to me even though he did give me a print out of our visit. I felt hurried and a lack of concern.

I was very impressed with Dr Zinkhan. I hope I spelled his name right. He was professional and I remember thinking that he's the kind of guy I'd actually want to hang out with.

Dr Zinkhan was a pleasure to meet- he is very knowledgeable and treated me with care and respect

Dr Zinkhan is very good, does not rush thru an exam, takes time to listen, talks about my disease in a way that I can understand, and he sincerely cares. This is a gift. I highly recommend him to anyone that has a nerological condition.

already recommended this caretaker

I didn't feel completely comfortable with the diagnosis. I still don't completely understand what my problem is and I still have it. Am doing everything he told m e to do.

I have already sent my daughter to see Dr. Zinkhan. I just pray that we can get to the bottom of her problems. She has seen everyone on the planet and no one has been able to help her. She has been sick for 18 months.

Excellent

I am so thankful that I was assigned to Dr. Zinkhan. I was so worried to leave the care of the worker's comp doctor, but Dr. Zinkhan has been so amazing and really helped me understand what was really happening with my legs and what to expect. I have been happy to know that he really understands what is going on and how to make it better. I could not have made it through the changes of the seasons with his help. I hate nerve pain it is undeniably the world worse pain!!! Thank you Dr. Zinkhan for helping me and teaching me how to control my medications and my nerve pain so that I could feel somewhat human again!!

I gave my primary care provider his name and told her how great i thought he was and how he talked to me as a person that does not understand medical terminology or ask the provider to go over that again. it was very nice to have a specialist talk to you that way.

Dr Zinkhan had some idea's immediately and laid out a plan which was great. Now that tests have been negative and next appt. is 6 weeks out I wish there was a way to do his next tests before the followup visit.

Dr. Zinkhan is very easy to talk with and I feel that we have good rapport.

Dr Zinkhan is the best physician I have seen in 20 years and that covers a lot of people. A+

I was encouraged that the doctor didn't just throw up his hands and say "sorry, I don't know". I didn't get any difinitive answer, but I did feel the doctor would follow up as promised and work toward finding an answer for my problem.

Excellant

This was my second visit seeing Dr. Zinkhan and I am very lucky that he is my doctor. I feel that he really takes the time it takes to evaluate you and does a very good at explaining things to you so that you can understand what he is talking about. I have all the confidence and trust you could possibly have with your doctor when I'm in the clinic seeing him. You should make sure he knows how appreciated he is to all his patients.

I always enjoy coming to visit Dr. Zinkaham. He is kind and caring, He listens well to my concerns. He is an amazing caring Dr.

Loved that I did not have to tell all my symptoms to a PA then again to the Dr

I was very impressed with the doctor and the way he explained my problem. He made everything soundvery interesting and not scarey. I felt he really knew what hewas talking about. He wasnot in a hurry and explaiined everything

I've seen many doctors and Dr. Zinkhan ranks among the top as a far as I'm concerned. He was thorough and took the time to look at the whole picture of symptoms and give me advice and recommendations which I felt were well thought out. Though I knew my case may have taken more time than others, I never felt as if he were rushed. I would recommend this neurologist any day. He was very professional as well as courteous.

Dr Zinkhan was amazing. We discussed my upcoming move to Detroit and finding a new headache specialist. He gave me some good ideas, and printed off all the notes from our previous visits so I will be able to take them with me to my new doc. I left feeling very good.

Dr. Zinkhan is amazing and I am so glad that he is my neurologist. He's kind, caring, and right on point with my needs. Definitely recommended!!

He was very thorough and answered all my questions. I didn't feel rushed during the appt. Best care I've ever received.

It was great, he took lots of time for me to discuss my reactions to my current medication, to discuss future medication, and to answer questions from both me and my daughter. And in addition, while my daughter was talking with Dr. Zinkhan and me, one of the other staff members watched after my 2 toddler grandsons. This was all greatly appreciated. In my two appointments with Dr. Zinkhan, he spent more time discussing my disease with me than I had received from 4 visits with two previous Neurologists in other medical practices I had met with before coming to the University of Utah. I really appreciate it. In addition, the opportunity to communicate with the doctor through the message system is also greatly appreciated. All in all, it is great---I'm delighted.

Dr. Zinkhan is excellent. I have been to the drs. up at the "U", no comparison.

I am a premed student and Dr. Zinkhan knows this, so he adjusts his wording to me appropriately and uses more advanced terms. I really appreciate that.

This was my frist appointment with Dr. Zinkhan but you would have thought I had been going to him for years. The way he treated you and explained everything to me made the process go so much better. After the appointment he even walked out to the waiting room and interduced me to the receptionist who was completeing my appointment who also was very nice.

Dr Zinkhan was excellent. I had read some negative and some positive reviews about him, so I was prepared "for anything." Both my husband and I were highly impressed with his knowledge, willingness to explain everything concerning my condition, and follow-up. He even called me later with a couple of suggestions that came to mind after I left the office.

great experience

DR. Zinkhan told me that neuro-psychology would contact me within a day or two to schedule memory-loss tests. It has been two weeks and still no call, despite three emails to Lilly, who tried to facilitate the scheduling. I am baffled why neuro-psychology will not respond to Lilly's attempt to get the appointment for me. When the doctor cannot get the tests needed to treat the patient, why bother going to the doctor?

Once again, extremely impressed! For the first time I met a Doctor who was able to understand exactly what I was saying and knew exactly the right questions to ask me to get the right diagnosis. Granted, it wasn't a great diagnosis, but I trust him 100% and will probably continue to see him

Very nice.

Everyone was very caring.

Very Good

Great Experience!

Again, I was pleasantly surprised. This provider was able to address all of my concerns and explain details to me. He was quick, but did not seem to be in a rush or uncaring. I appreciate a physician who allows time for the patient to speak and is willing to address all issues. This physician explained all instructions in detail and even printed all necessary forms for the front desk to allow for quicker check-out for me! Outstanding!! The positive attitude of the physician towards his staff says a great deal about his overall compassion.

all good

I went to see a neurologist because of tremors and severe shaking, but the neurologist was attempting to treat my sleep deprivation and pain rather than address the shaking, which is not anxiety. I felt like my problems were discarded as nothing and other issues were addressed that I have other physicians already managing. I feel like the physician should have been interested in speaking with my other care providers to work as a team to manage my care and help me get better. I have enough doctors who try to work on their own and not work as a team. A team approach is much better.

I am grateful for dr. Z. Dysautonomia is a difficult illness to manage.

We were able to ask questions and get answers with good explanations. Dr. Zinkhan took plenty of time with us.

The doctor was excellent! I feel that I obtained more meaningful answers from him than from the visits I had on this issue in Twin Falls. Thank you!

I appreciate Dr Zinkhans friendly bed side manners. he shows appropriate concern and has a wonderful way of making you feel validated.

He could of explained things he was looking for while testing me. I wasn't a 100 percent sure he understood the effects of the lack of spinal fluid flow could have on a individual. He kind of made me feel that some of the things I have went through was not effected by the chiari. How ever he did provide information on the size and the cut off for when surgery is recommend. He also recommend two test that I think should be done before I decide on the surgery and he was very caring and professional while doing this and even walked me out to the scheduler. I was impressed by this. Overall in comparison to other doctor visits I have had it I would rate him a 9.5 not perfect but very good progress for me in the right direction.

Dr. Zinkhan is very good to work with and genuinely cares about solving my health care problems.

Dr. George Zinkhan is a great doctor.

This provider had to explain a couple of things to me a few different ways, because I wasnt understanding. In the past, if I didnt understand, I didnt feel comfortable saying so. I would just nod and say I understood. Not with this provider. Working with him in my care, he provides a different environment. I feel comfortable asking questions. And, with regards to question #10.... I HAVE recommended him to others several times.

Dr Zinkhan is uniquely qualified and experienced to treat my conditions. Yay! It took 6 years to find him.

LOVE this dr. Never had one who explained things so well, listens to what you are saying and shows genuine concern. Shakes hands with you, walks you out. GREAT DR.

I was so impressed with my first visit that I have recommended Dr. George Zinkhan to my daughter, who suffers from migraines.

Dr Zincken is the kindest doctor I know.

I feel like depression is blamed too much for my symptoms, when they are really neurological and may have cause from something that has not been caught. I also do not believe all of the symptoms are from fibromyalgia.

Dr. Zinkhan was very nice. He was patient as he answered all of my questions. He explained everything and made sure I understood. I felt like he cared and never felt like he was rushing to get me out of there.

Dr. Zinkhn spent time with me, my husband and family members going over my disease.

Dr. Zinkhan was great. Explained well and listened to my questions and concerns.

Probably will never find the cause of the problem.

I really appreciate the time and detail that Dr. Zinkhan spends with me and put in to explain and determine what is wrong with me. I feel like he is an advocate for me, where my previous neurologist was not.

We found Dr. Zinkhan to be very thorough--wish others would have been as thorough. (Maybe they just didn't have the knowledge.)

The Dr I visited with hadn't read the 22 pages sent with my background information. Either that or he had forgotten the information. I work at an Elementary as a school aide. Part of my job is some custodial where I get aerobic cardio twice a day five days a week I repeated this information more than once during my visit yet Dr Zinkhan repeatedly told me to get exercise three times a week. I told him that my job makes me hurt worse each day. I told him that I was interested in Tia chi or yoga. He put that on my papers as his recommendations. I had to inform him of my packet I had to fill out to attend your clinic. He looked over a couple of the pages , put the rest in a folder and placed it in a bucket type container by his side. I did get to look at my brain and it looked fine. I supplied the disc with my MRI on it. Dr Zinkhan was pleasant to pass the time with, he gave me a reflex exam. I had a very bad day that day and most of my muscles , especially in and around my spine were very tense and I was in quite a bit of pain.My legs were stiff and wobbly. feet were painful to step on. He told me he was referring me back to Dr Amann and that if anything else came up to call. He had blood drawn to test for b12 and another antibody (stiff muscle syndrome) It was negative as I have just found out. The assistant I spoke to today has been informed that I felt that Dr Zinkahn was not fully informed and my guess is that he hadn't had time to read the information. I had a devil of a time getting an appointment, making sure that the 22 pages actually got there(the secretary continued to claim it was received there, hence a total of four copies were sent) and then I drove for an hour and half to get to your building, using precious money I really cannot afford. I left frustrated and discouraged and unheard.I work very hard at my job, very hard at staying ahead of things. I have to write everything down because I forget things far to quickly. My quality of life is being affected and I have sort out professionals whom I believed could help. I only seek to understand and answers for my health issues.

Dr. Zinkhan is a very kind, gentle and caring physician. Working with the elderly may be difficult for some; however, he is so patient and has a very easy manner.

I didn't feel like he was really listening to me.... I would talk and he would just keep saying uh-hu uh-hu as he was typing into the computer. He was good about going over things with me when he was done typing before I left.

He was personable but I felt like he did not listen to me or address my problem that I was there for. I told him 3times that I hadn't had a migraine in years yet he prescribed medication for migraines. He never really discussed the reason I was there for with the tingling burning pressure on the left side of my face including my lips tongue and roof of my mouth. All these things were listed on the papers at we're provided for review. It seemed to me he had his mind made up before I ever came in. I was very disappointed with my visit and the fact that I feel he did not address my concerns. He wrote a prescription and we were dismissed.

The Doctor was the best i have been to in a long time

Dr. Zinkan has brought a whole new meaning to the word Neurologist! Believe me I've met my share! He is the most comfortable, yet brilliant brain doctor I have seen. I had been seen in the hospital by a state specialist and required Dr. Zinkan telling me to trust his opinion, just because of his deliverance. I have already recommended him to people that I know use Neurologists! I will continue to do so. I genuinely feel cared for in his office. He went out of his way to give me extra care with injections that literally changed my functionality that day! THANK YOU!

very pleased with the Dr. and my visit

The doctor explained himself well and took the time to make sure I knew the answers to any of my questions. He even took the time to explain my test results not just saying they were good or bad.

Dr. Zinkhan explained the EMG fully before and during the study.

Very Good I felt confident in the care provided

The doctor called me back to the room and started the visit with me instead of the medical assistant. This is usually not the normal. It was a nice surprise. He has been very cautious and paid close attention to the details in my care which is very im

Although we did not get a dignosis, we get an idea of what I might have. I am looking forward to my next visit. My Doctor did not make me feel like I was crazy/insane. He did give give me some peace of Mind.

I don't feel he really listened to my concerns and set aside my. concerns, then followed thru with the "medical" aspect of it. I left feeling disappointed and helpless.

Dr. seems rather distracted and focuses greatly on the computer screen. But he attempts to fully answer all my questions.

I live 8 hours away and I might just drive back to SLC everytime I need to see a neurologist

I really feel he should have read the information packet BEFORE I arrived. He was not prepared at all to treat me because he didn't know much of the background. For the money it costs us, we were quite disappointed.

Excellent and professional care received. This provider asked very thorough and detailed questions, and patiently responded to all concerns. He spent an adequate amount of time with me to get a thorough understanding of my condition. I feel very good about the care plan developed, and am optimistic about working further with this provider in the future.

LOVE Dr. Zinkhan--very caring, friendly, explains things so well

great

This was a good visit but I am still reeling with the diagnosis of early onset Alzheimers. Somehow I missed that in my other visits with him.

I am very impressed with Dr. Zinkhan. I appreciate the time he spent with me explaining about my condition I have, and how he involves his patients in working through to fix the problem. Dr. Zinkhan seems pretty comfortable not having to have all the answers and with his patients knowing that he has to research some of the information. I feel that less mistakes are made that way. I feel that he is very much an asset to the University and a great example for other doctors. I know this survey is for myself, but I have seen this not only with my visits but with my husbands as well. I have definitely recommended Dr. Zinkhan to others.

good

This was the single BEST visit either of us have had with a doctor!

Our round trip travel time was about 10 hours. The doctor was unprepared for the appointment. I find that to be unacceptable. We scheduled this appointment 7 weeks in advance and everything that was done inbetween was at Dr. Zinkhan's request.

I hope I never have to recommend this clinic to aanyone but if they need a great clinic I would highly recommend this clinic

Dr Zincon is by far the most knowledge, calm, caring, wonderful, amazing doctor I have ever met. I would recommend him to everyone I know!

Dr. Zinkhan was extremely personable and well informed. He was willing to spend as much time as I needed to understand my condition and treatment options.

He called me after the appointment to tell me about research he had done and people he had called for further help.

I appreciate the personal, direct, specific and fluent care that I am always given. This Doctor is rare for his breed. He always makes me feel like he is really listening. Although I realize he is obviously brilliant and above my intelligence level, he never makes me feel like it. I have already recommended him to several people. It's nice to finally have a neurologist I feel like I can trust. Thank you.