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FemaleAbout Jill Zink
Biography
Specialty Interests: Dialysis access, limb salvage, varicose veins, carotid surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysms, peripheral vascular disease, amputations
Experience: Dr. Zink has more than 10 years’ experience in applying endovascular and open surgical techniques to treat a wide range of vascular conditions and diseases. She is board certified in general and vascular surgery and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation.
Dr. Zink is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been rated the top heart center in the United States drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education: Dr. Zink is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She completed her general surgery internship at Akron General and continued her training there with a general surgery residency, concurrently completing a clinical research fellowship in surgery with the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. Dr. Zink finished her training with a vascular surgery fellowship at East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C.
Dr. Zink was named to the Cleveland Clinic Akron General medical staff in 2014 after completing her vascular surgery fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Zink has coauthored research papers published in leading peer-reviewed surgical journals, as well as chapters in clinical reference books for physicians. She frequently presents abstracts and posters at local, regional and national medical meetings and has been a manuscript reviewer for the journal Vascular since 2020.
Leisure Activities: In her leisure time, Dr. Zink enjoys running, reading, spending time with her husband and daughters and gardening.
Locations
- Akron General Physician Office Building
- 224 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44302
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- Medina Medical Office Building
- 970 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256
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- Akron General
- 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: East Carolina University, 2014
- Residency: Akron General Medical Center, 2012
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2009
- Medical Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2006
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2015
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation: Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement, 2014
- General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2013
Awards
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-09-30, Dr. Zink has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
75 ratings, 6 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Very pleased with this provider and staff. No wait time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr. Zink greeted me warmly, explained the tests I had been given, and the care I have been receiving prior to her visit. She was extremely knowledgeable about past treatments from other doctors. I felt confident she knew what was going on with me medically. She help to make me feel confident about the quality of care I have been receiving. She also relieved many of the concern I had. She took the time to be well-prepared to meet me for the first time. I felt confident when I left the office thanks to her visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Excellent, as provider of second opinion she provided me with information, understanding and hope not provided by prior physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
The Care Provider makes us feel confident and happy
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Zink answered all my questions. She had a medical student with her who was also pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr. Zink was compassionate and honest and listened to and answered all of my questions. Prior to the office visit, it was evident that she had reviewed test results and my medical records and was interested in doing the right thing for my situation. I would highly recommend her. 5/5