George F. Zahrah, MD
Medical OncologyGynecologic Medical OncologyBreast Medical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
- Arabic
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Northwell Health - Norwalk Hospital
- Northwell Health - New Milford Hospital
- Northwell Health - Danbury Hospital
About George F. Zahrah
Professional Statement
Dr. George Zahrah is a fellowship-trained medical oncologist specializing in caring for women with breast and gynecological cancers. He also cares for women at high risk of developing breast and gynecological cancers through prevention strategies. Dr. Zahrah is the medical director of genetics and director of hematology/oncology in the Connecticut and Hudson Valley region of Northwell Health. He is also the Eugene P. and Nancy J. Beard Endowed Chair in Oncology, reflecting his expertise and dedication to cancer care and research. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology. He is a consultant physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Rhode Island Hospital, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology, 2004
- Internship: Danbury Hospital Internal Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine, 2001
- Residency: Danbury Hospital Internal Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000
- Medical School: Marche Polytechnic University Faculty of Medicine, 1994
Board Certifications
- Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine
Locations
- Northwell Health Hematology & Oncology at Norwalk
- 34 Maple Street, Floor 3, Norwalk, CT 06850
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-845-4811
- fax: 203-899-5279
- Northwell Health Medical Oncology at Norwalk
- 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-846-8886
- fax: 203-846-6032
- Northwell Health Hematology & Oncology at Danbury
- 95 Locust Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-7029
- Northwell Health Hematology & Oncology at New Milford
- 21 Elm Street, New Milford, CT 06776
- Get Directions
- phone: 860-210-5300
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
- Centivo
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- Consumer Health Network
- Coventry-Aetna
- Humana Military
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicare Connecticut
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- US Family Health Plan
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
285 ratings, 12 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
Professional friendly demeanor, answered all my questions,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Zahrah was thorough and expansive in his explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Zahrah always questions me about what my habits, exercise, and drinking are like. He puts me at ease but is thoroughly professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
Lovely manner, asked good questions, made mecfeel at ease despite just meeting him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr. Zahrah always listens to my concerns and answers my questions thoroughly!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
An extremely knowledgeable and very positive person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
He is kind, caring and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Dr Zahrah has been wonderful since taking over my medical needs. Since he took over my cancer numbers have improved tremendously.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
He is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
Dr Zahrah is a great doctor never had a problem for 20 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Very caring and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Dr Zahrah is always thorough and answers my questions