Vladimir Zelenko

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Vladimir Zelenko
Zelenko in a striped shirt with certificates in background
Zelenko in 2020
Born1973 (1973)
Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (modern-day Ukraine)
DiedJune 30, 2022 (aged 48)
EducationState University of New York at Buffalo (MD)
OccupationFamily physician
Known forPromoting hydroxychloroquine-based treatment of COVID-19
WebsiteOfficial website

Vladimir (Zev) Zelenko (1973 – June 30, 2022)[1] was a Ukrainian-American physician, writer and conspiracy theorist. He was known for promoting a three-drug combination of hydroxychloroquine, zinc sulfate, and azithromycin as treatment for COVID-19. He also spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccination.[2]

Zelenko died on June 30, 2022 at age 48, from cancer in New York City.[3][4]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Zelenko, Vladimir". Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  2. Boigon, Molly (11 January 2021). "Hasidic doctor spouts conspiracy theories, anti-vaccine sentiment in video". The Forward. Forward. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  3. "Dr. Zev Zelenko, 49, OBM". 30 June 2022.
  4. Crown Heights Info (30 June 2022). "Baruch Dayan Ha'emes: Petirah of Dr. Zev Zelenko Z"L, a Man Who Saved Thousands of Lives [UPDATED]". thelakewoodscoop.com. Retrieved 30 June 2022.