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Dr. Gerardo Zavala Sr, MD

Dr. Gerardo Zavala Sr, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Gerardo Zavala Sr, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Auto De Nuevo Leon, Fac De Med in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities Doctors Hospital of Laredo and Laredo Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

4423 NW Loop 410 Ste 100 San Antonio, TX 78229

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Dr. Zavala Sr's Reviews

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4.1
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Complete decompression and fusion from L2 to S1
I have already written a very positive review. For some reason only 1 star in highlighted. Dr. Zavala should receive a 5-star rating from me. His surgery and my stay at the hospital were excellent. I am 9 weeks post op and doing very well. I have no more sciatica pain and I believe my prior surgery nerve damage is improving. Thank you Dr. Zavala!!!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Coach Mike Beitzel / Dr. Michael Beitzel – Apr 26, 2022
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Dr. Zavala is an excellent Dr. He is very through and conservative. He fixed my husbands terrible neck and did an amazing job. After less than 3 months he is back to normal. He is also going to perform a minimally invasive surgery on his back to correct some back pain from the scoliosis. He spends a lot of time talking and making sure we understand what is happening. I highly recommend Dr. Zavala
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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J Knowlton – Sep 20, 2021
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I had neck surgery one year ago this month. I have very felt so much better more than I couldn't be more happy. The recover time was the longest time.He make time for me and explain everything from surgery to he hospital time to going home. I would recommend Dr. Gerardo Zavala to anyone that needs neurosurgery . To all of girls that works in the front to the back ??????????????????. Thank you for all of the time you are the best. Thank God. Wendy Merrill
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
3 others found this helpful
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Wendy Merrill in Von Ormy,tx 78073 – Oct 05, 2016
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He spends very limit time with you. I when in for consultation for my previous neck surgery with new CT films. He look over a couple of views then advise of medication and tests. The whole experience lasted about less then five minutes.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Thomas Villarreal in San Antonio, TX – Apr 02, 2016
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I had 2 Lumbar surgeries done by Dr. Zavala and 1 Cervical neck) procedure done as well. The first was done due to sciatica on the right leg causing severe pain. One year later my left leg was the issue. Exruciating pain. Could not walk even a few feet. I was scheduled for surgery the next day. 2 week recovery, I was great. 85% of my pain gone. One year later, even more pain. Neck surgery. All excellent experiences. Very comfortable with Dr.Z. To me, that's what matters. He and his staff ROCK!!
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
9 others found this helpful
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Marisa Mendez Wise in San Antonio, TX. – Jan 02, 2016
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Dr. Gerardo Zavala Sr, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Auto De Nuevo Leon, Fac De Med in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities Doctors Hospital of Laredo and Laredo Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Auto De Nuevo Leon, Fac De Med

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Neurosurgery and Spine Consultants4423 NW Loop 410 Ste 100 San Antonio, TX 78229
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