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Dr. Ernesto Zatarain-Rios, MD

Dr. Ernesto Zatarain-Rios, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Ernesto Zatarain-Rios, MD is an internist in Burlingame, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF CHIHUAHUA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1979. He is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

1501 Trousdale Dr Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 652-8755

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zatarain-Rios specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Zatarain-Rios' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zatarain-Rios

5.0
8 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Dr. Zatarain is an outstanding doctor. Professional in every way and very personable too. We went into detail about the medications I was currently taking and recalled my visit and list of medications from 2013. He asked several questions, listened carefully to my responses, and determined the very reason for the pain and discomfort that I was currently experiencing. He suggested a treatment that would instantly help ease my pain. I went for his suggestion and I could have sworn it was God’s hand that was working His magic on me. The pain is gone.
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
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Oct 17, 2023
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Dr. Zatarain is an excellant doctor who takes his professional work seriously. He approached my care with individual attention to my specific needs. He LISTENED to my responses to his questions which were based on MY history and current complaint. I never felt rushed. I trusted his judgement. He presented his management recommendations and he did not seem bothered that I chose to decline one of them (a medication) at that time. I have respect for that. I would definitely 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Balanesi in Sonoma, CA – Sep 15, 2016
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Wonderful doctor, really caring and is there for you. Very happy with his care. His nurse, Tanya, is also great.
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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Lynne in Mountain View, CA – Jan 22, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Ernesto Zatarain-Rios, MD is an internist in Burlingame, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF CHIHUAHUA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1979. He is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Autonomous University Of Chihuahua / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Mills-Peninsula Health Services1501 Trousdale Dr Burlingame, CA 94010
1
Office325 Distel Cir Los Altos, CA 94022
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr
    Burlingame, CA 94010
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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