Accepting new patients

Katherine Zochowski, PA-C (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Physician Assistant
  • Instructor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
  • Instructor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Laryngology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Voice and Speech Disorders

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Kate Zochowski, PA-C joined the Northwest Clinic for Voice and Swallowing in December 2015. She completed her Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon in 2011 and her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Oregon Health & Science University in 2015. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Oregon Society of Physician Assistants, and Society of Physician Assistants in ORL-HNS. 

Kate was born and raised in Oregon, spending most of her years near Eugene before migrating north to Portland for graduate school. In her spare time she enjoys running, exploring the many restaurants and events Portland has to offer and spending time with family and friends.  She is very excited about joining the Otolaryngology department at OHSU.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2011, University of Oregon
    • PA-C, 2015, Oregon Health & Science University
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Insurance

Before scheduling an appointment

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  2. Ask what you will pay. Your insurance company can tell you what your costs are likely to be.

If you schedule an appointment and your health insurance does not include OHSU Health, you may have to pay more than if you go to a provider in your insurance network. 

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (166 Ratings, 82 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Absolutely nailed the diagnosis and treatment.

  2. Friendly, patient, knowledgeable, kind

  3. I feel very confident in this provider. Have enjoyed both of my visits with this provider.

  4. They asked relevant questions, showed me my video, offered explanations, expressed concerns for my symptoms, and offered a way forward. They were excellent!

  5. Explained things very clearly, very articulate, kind, clear-eyed and honest. Couldn't have been better!

  6. Clinician was very professional. She asked many questions to get to the point. She seemed (a little) like she was losing patience with not being able to get a clear answer quickly enough --and other patients were in line.

  7. I really like Kate. She personable and easy to talk to.

  8. Very professional and very knowledgeable.

  9. Professional, well organized, reviewed my chart information before my appointment so was up to date. Was cordial but succinct.

  10. I had two appointments.The first was for xrays using barium. There were many, they went well, and the three people wereVery nice.The second appointment was with a doctor who put a camera through my nostril and down into my throat -- I was not looking forward to this -- but, she helped make it possible.I saw her report about our time on My Chart from my own doctor -- the doctor from OHSU was very thorough -- and also, very nice.

  11. Very good experience staff was friendly and doctor was great

  12. I enjoyed my visit with Kate and felt she was very knowledgeable about my problems.

  13. She explained things clearly and we collaboratively agreed on a treatment plan

  14. Knowledgeable and thorough. Able to explore various options.

  15. Very thorough and answered all my questions, and those that my family had.

  16. Very knowledgeable ; able to explain things clearly

  17. There was a lot of information provided to me and not much time to process and she wanted a decision quickly.

  18. The entire staff was excellent. Very qualified professions who shared great care and concern for me.

  19. Really appreciated her depth of knowledge, candor and plan for the future.

  20. Both doctors I met with were extremely thorough and informative. I had several questions and they were very attentive and answered all of my questions.

  21. She was patient with me when I was having trouble answering some of the questions. She did extensive testing on me concerning my hoarseness, and sometimes I have no voice at all.

  22. Informative and listener to my concerns.

  23. I showed up late but we were able to hurry and get everything done.

  24. The PA was knowledgeable and explained the issues and possible solutions so well

  25. She is knowledgeable and caring.

  26. Excellent

  27. The staff that worked with me were incredible. I tend to be very anxious w/medications and procedures. They addressed my concerns and made me feel so comfortable. I was very happy with my experience

  28. The clinician was efficient, personable, knowledgable.

  29. Excellent service!

  30. Every nurse, doctor, and anesthesiologist I encountered was so nice, warm, and present. Everyone maintained eye contact and asked what questions I had. (I had an office visit and then went to the ER for a procedure.)