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Dr. Atef Zakhary, MD

Dr. Atef Zakhary, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Atef Zakhary, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Tampa, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 1987. He is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 71 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (71 reviews)

Dr. Zakhary is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Zakhary's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zakhary

3.8
71 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 star
66%
66%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
1%
1%
2 star
1%
1%
1 star
28%
28%

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Thank you very much to Dr. Zakhary
Thank you very much to Dr. Zakhary for having operated on me, a very good doctor, I am very grateful for the very attentive and punctual
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Linnet cruz – Jun 14, 2024
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Excellent Dr
He really cares about hips patients, very kind, very punctual and very cool operative........ It was, a perfect experience
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Salma – Feb 23, 2024
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very bad
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Olga Menendez – Jan 14, 2024
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excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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MILDRED ANNE KING BROWN – Apr 10, 2021
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Dr Zachary have delivered all 4 of my babies (Cesarean Births) and I must say that he is a GREAT doctor and I wholeheartedly trust him with my own life as well as my kids. He's awesome and wouldn't see it any other way.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sheree Long – Feb 27, 2021
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Excellent doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 26, 2021
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Dr. Atef Zakhary is very detailed and understand the reading of xrays and ultrasounds. I was advised by another doctor that I have a diagnosis that was not correct. As she misread the xrays and tests and diagnosed me with something I did not have. After suffering for 2 years thinking that I had this diagnosis. I am glad that Dr. Zakhary was able to follow up with tests and other tests and to verify the accurate diagnosis. What I always figured to be true. Dr. Atef Zakhary takes his time to make sure you understand everything going on with your own body. I cried of happiness when I left his office. Thank you Dr. Atef Zakhary for taking special interest in your patients, you are very detailed, professional and great bedside manner. I can not thank him enough. Although, to make an appointment or reschedule an appointment is stressful because you on hold for to long. I hope this gets better with the office. thank you so much, MLO
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2020
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I waited two hours while he continually had to leave the office to deliver babies at the hospital next door (they told me later). I sat for hours in a jammed waiting room, then another hour in paper gown waiting for my appointment. When he came in he had little bedside manner. He told me I was “this close” to having cancer, then refused to answer my questions because I started crying and he said I was too emotional. I did eventually have a procedure with him, and everything went well though.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Molly in Tampa, FL – Oct 10, 2018
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This July of 2018 made it a year since I moved to Tampa from Miami. I became pregnant and was searching for an OBGYN. i googled just that and click on the higher rates tab and Dr. Zakhary Atef was the first to appear, so i decided to check it out. I can honestly say HE IS THE BEST AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM. I gave birth Wednesday ( C-section) which is my 4th, but first time he has performed the surgery and amazingly i had a great procedure done, his team were great along with the office staffs
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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Rose in Tampa, FL – Aug 15, 2018
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Dr. Zakhary is a wonderful doctor, you may have a long wait but he is well worth it. The long wait is due to his care for his patients, he is the only doctor that will see you and does not send you to see another doctor you have never met before. He delivered my second child that is now 2 and now will deliver my 3rd. He is amazing and listens to you, he does not rush you.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Kassie S in odessa, FL – Jul 17, 2018
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This was hands down the worst doctors appointment I have ever been to. There isn't even enough room to write all the horrible things that happened. There were 20 plus people packed in the dirty waiting room. Bathrooms had no soap. We scheduled our pregnancy confirmation appointment. 2 hours after my appointment time they did my pap smear and then said I should have told them I was pregnant then tried to blame a new receptionist.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Ashley in Tampa, FL – Jun 21, 2018
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This was the absolute worst experience ever. We waited over 2 hours for our first appointment. My spouse was crying as the room filled up with over 20 patient, we counted. We were then rushed through, DR Zachary then attempted to do her annual in front of me! We were then told we should’ve made an appointment for prenatal instead of annual and they tried to say we couldn’t do the sono until I raised hell. This place is a joke and clearly the 5 star reviews are fake. I BEG YOU TO AVOID
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
9 others found this helpful
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Matt in Tampa, FL – Jun 20, 2018
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Best doctor love him so much before having my babies and now I have 4 kids the only doctor I trust and the best.
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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Marielena Ramirez in Tampa, FL – Jun 09, 2018
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We are happy to have met Dr Zakhary today and have chosen him to deliver our baby boy. He was highly recommended by several friends of ours who are affiliated with Tampa General and has a great reputation in Tampa. Due to Florida Blue dropping our former provider from their network we had to switch doctors at 37 weeks (most doctors wont accept transfers this late in a pregnancy) but the staff at Dr. Zakhary's office has been very understanding and accommodating!! Overall the insurance snafu turn
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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Martello in Tampa, FL – Feb 14, 2018
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Continuation of my review . I read that some people have a problem with the wait time I will tell you it is very well worth it. He cares about his patients .DOESNT RUSH YOU.He also delivered my now 13 year old grandchild . Thank u Dr.?? Zakhary and staff. in case u didnt see 1st review, my daughter is now 16 years old I continue to see dr. Zachary for well-woman visits and any other issues I'm having
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
2 others found this helpful
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Margo Skaggs in Tampa, FL – Dec 12, 2017
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Dr. Zakhary is the reason that my son is here. I have a very rare autoimmune disorder and most doctors would hear about it and tell me that they could not see me as a patient. Not only did Dr. Zakhary welcome me but he was very upfront and honest about my condition (which is exactly what I wanted). I do not think it helps anyone to sugar-coat conditions. He was personable and knowledgeable. People complain about waiting but he is the only doctor in the practice and he is worth the wait.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Erin in Lithia, FL – Nov 05, 2017
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Dr Atef made my delivery experience the best thing iv ever been through. He is very understanding,clear and straightforward he is keen to explain to the patient the risks and the benefits. I highly trust his medical opinions and recommend him
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
2 others found this helpful
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Diana in Dubai, DU – Oct 25, 2017
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I am new to the area from Chicago and was looking for similar top notch care and was happy to see that Dr. Zakhary had such great reviews. I was less than displeased when I went to his office. It was dirty and clearly patients were overbooked. When I was giving him my medical history he laughed as if it were a joke and his opinion was the only one that matters. When I asked him questions, he dismissed me. No one followed up or uploaded my results. I felt dirty when I left. DO NOT GO HERE!
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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Boyertown, PA – Jun 28, 2017
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Dr Atef Zakhary is a superb doctor very thorough and extremely professional he knows what he is doing and ensures the safety of his patient(s) at all times. He is very precise and calculated and at the same time keeps his patient at ease by effective communication. He has a good listening ear and he is open to questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Margaret Ajibade in Lagos, LA – Apr 11, 2017
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I went to see this doctor because of all the good reviews and I never imagined I was going to have such a bad experience. The receptionist was rude and demonstrated unwillingness to help at all times. The doctor didn't take the time to talk to me and really get to know how I was feeling and the level of pain that I have been lately. He got out of the office without making sure I understood and I didn't have other questions, had to ask him to come back and clarify things for me. Not going back
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
4 others found this helpful
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GiGi in Tampa, FL – Dec 27, 2016
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Dr. Atef Zakhary, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Tampa, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 1987. He is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Jersey Shore Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California

    Medical School, 1987
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  • Arabic

  • Spanish

Dr. Zakhary is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

      2901 W Swann Ave
      Tampa, FL 33609
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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