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Dr. Catherine Zelner, MD
Gynecology*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Catherine Zelner, MD is a gynecologist in Merritt Island, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Orlando and Cape Canaveral Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.1 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (50 reviews)
Practice
585 N Courtenay Pkwy Ste 101 Merritt Island, FL 32953Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Zelner's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zelner
3.1
50 ratings, 21 with a written review
| 5 star | 46% | 46% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 6% | 6% |
| 1 star | 42% | 42% |
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Horrible
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2024
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Excellent and helpful
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 29, 2022
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----I would not even give them 1 Star. They never answer their phones. They never call back when you leave a message. They closed their office for a month so Dr. could go on a vacation. I had an allergic reaction to something they prescribed me. I left a vm. No one ever called to get me on something else or check to see how I was doing. They do not care about their patients at all----
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Sep 24, 2021
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Was sent to get blood work done to check my hormonal levels, I get a call back from the Orlando Health Department saying my blood work came as a false positive for SYPHILIS! Very concerning since I was not getting tested for STDs & it seems like they want to scam me out of more money. My initial visit i had a co pay of $35 which i payed at the time of visit and then was sent a bill of almost $200 for I don’t know what. I had to call my insurance to fix it.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 25, 2021
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I feel very well cared for. very delicate and professional Dr. Zelner
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sandy – Dec 09, 2020
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It was a pleasant surprise to find a doctor who gives you more than 3-5 minutes and is not in a hurry to move to the next patient. Dr. Zelner was friendly, listened to me. and explained thoroughly condition and treatment.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Millie – Oct 29, 2020
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Amazing bedside manner and love her holistic philosophy!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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tracy harper – Feb 16, 2019
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Cant say enough good things about this practice. Please look past the bad reviews. The office is very professional, the doctor takes your time with you and treats your problems. Could not reccomend a better physician!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 08, 2018
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I did not have a bad experience as others are suggesting. The staff were courteous and friendly. Wait time was a little long but i got in and did what i needed to do. Dr. Zelner was very helpful and nice to meet.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Cape Canaveral – Feb 15, 2018
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Dr Zelner’s office is a complete waste of time. Their front office staff are rude, unorganized and untrained in their job. After a waste of time annual and initial visit with Dr Zelner or someone who might be her (she walked in and never introduced herself) where she never asked me about any sexual history or health issues, I was told I need blood and Scheduled. Took a day off for it and got told they cancelled it when I got there. Horrible and unethical office
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Katharine Bolduc in FL – Feb 09, 2018
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Went for a Pap smear which is covered at 100% by my insurance plan when at my appt they do some type of ecg saying it’s part of the visit now I receive a bill for $180 all along I’m thinking it’s some new thing they are doing at the visit but it’s a total scam to get your money most insurances will not cover this.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Orlando, FL – Dec 17, 2017
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Terrible office. I called Monday to schedule an apt and the lady told me she would call to get the referral from my primary. When I called Tuesday, they did not do that and I had to contact my own doctor to get the referral sent over. When the referral was finally sent over, they told me they had no appointments left for the month of December and wanted me to make my appointment 3 weeks in advance after I had waited all week. Her staff is unhelpful and horrible at customer service.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Orlando, FL – Dec 13, 2017
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Don't waste your time or money here. She is not knowledgeable in natural or holistic medicine. When she couldn't answer my questions and I knew more than she did on the subject, it's a problem. Her office staff is not very helpful and rude. Looks like they do not care about their patients at all and are there just to collect a paycheck, no one cares about YOU!!! You will wait for hours to be seen. Enough said, don't go.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apopka, FL – Aug 31, 2017
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Rude staff that's extremely inconsistent! Have to stay on top of it to receive results from tests over a month later. Would highly recommend going somewhere else instead of paying for awful service at this office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 17, 2017
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Excellent
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Orlando, FL – May 10, 2017
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I love Dr. Zelner. In an age where people are self centered and do not give anyone the time of day my experience in her office has been refreshing. It hasn't been flawless, but this does not take away from her being an excellent MD that truly cares for her patients. I rather wait two hours to see Dr. Zelner than go to another MD. In Doctor Zelner I found someone that ones to find the cause not just treat the symptons.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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RDL in Orlando, FL – May 10, 2017
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Have written a review on Google about the incompetence of this office. This is a follow up on that review from last week. I was in the office last Wednesday and they were supposed to be calling my pharmacy to fill a new prescription that day. We are now on day four and the office still has not called in the prescription to my pharmacy. Again I will have to call the office and keep babysitting them until the prescription is filled.last time I needed a txt refilled, Took 10 bus. days before fil
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Karen trudeau in Longwood, FL – May 08, 2017
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Very simple - the doctor is nice and willing to help but the staff running her office is the worst - never answer the phone, never return calls, not friendly and uneducated as they can never answer any question. This is a poorly run office and they are losing clients daily because of the terrible customer service. You make an appointment for 10 am, be ready to be seen by noon and don't ask for prescriptions either - they take 3 days to get processed.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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oviedo, fl – Apr 01, 2017
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I've only seen Dr. elder twice in six years. Your annual exams are scheduled with a PA. PA rushes through appointments and last visit did not address my only concern. Office staff is unprofessional in both actions and appearance. They are slow to answer questions by email and will forget you on-hold.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Orlando, FL – Mar 29, 2017
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i have a awful and painful experience , I didn't have my period for 4 months , I have to see a doctor, my friend told me about dr zelner. i went the first time i paid 368 dollar , for ultrasound, blood test and visit, the second time i paid 112 dollar for the visit, they give me progesterone and they told me to take blood test again,I took it, and they told me that I'm done just take medecine and the doctor in Zelner's office named Chelsie,they stole my money and i dont have my period yet
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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basma in Davenport, FL – Jun 23, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Zelner to family and friends is 3.06 out of 5
About Me
biography
Catherine Zelner, M.D., is the "woman's doctor" specializing in gynecology with emphasis on well-woman care, family planning, menopause, hormonal and sexual disorders. Her medical and surgical training is well complemented by her holistic approach...read moreGynecology
Pediatric Gynecology
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Health Education
Nutrition Consulting
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American College Of Obscentrics & Gynecology
Fellowship HospitalRiverside Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1990Ohio State University College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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Practice
All One Family Senior Day Program Inc585 N Courtenay Pkwy Ste 101 Merritt Island, FL 32953
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 91
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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