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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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 (159 Ratings, 89 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. She was well informed, kind, efficient, caring, and took enough time so I could talk through my problem. Thank you!

  2. They took time to listen and address my symptoms and health issues.

  3. She took a VERY thorough health history and explained to me in detail why she thought certain things were or were not working in relation to my issue.

  4. My issue with chronic cough has been resolved. It was through careful diagnosis, vocal therapy and medication. Thank you!

  5. Excellent and very knowledgeable

  6. Both clinicians were very good at explaining clearly exactly what was happening during the process. And they were both very friendly.

  7. Very kind and patient. Answered all my questions. Gentle manner.

  8. Very very thorough & I appreciated the explanations

  9. She was very efficient, knowledgeable, and communicated well. I was impressed by her ability to assess the condition and prescribe measures to alleviate it.

  10. She was very friendly, easy to talk to, non judgmental, explained everything in a way that made it easy to understand.

  11. Kate Zochowski, PA-C, was articulate, thorough, incredibly bright, warm and personable. I was really blown away by her ability to elicit information from me - she looked at the whole me. She was highly skilled with inserting the endoscope. And very articulate in explaining the results of what she saw. Also, I appreciated her addressing issues with my nose bleeds, as well as my raspy voice, which may have been a result of my original throat issues. I highly recommend Kate Zochowski!

  12. Very kind and knowledgeable

  13. Dr Kate was amazing! She spoke to me in terms I understood. She explained everything well. She is a very nice person.

  14. Kate is excellent

  15. Absolutely nailed the diagnosis and treatment.

  16. Friendly, patient, knowledgeable, kind

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

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

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

  20. 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.

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

  22. Very professional and very knowledgeable.

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

  24. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  30. Very knowledgeable ; able to explain things clearly