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Dr. Gerardo Zavala, MD

Dr. Gerardo Zavala, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Gerardo Zavala, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Laredo. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 72 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (72 reviews)

Practice

4611 Centerview San Antonio, TX 78228

Make an Appointment

(210) 255-8935

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zavala is affiliated with Methodist Hospital San Antonio, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Zavala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zavala specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 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. Zavala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zavala

4.6

72 ratings, 65 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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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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Stephen Atkinson – Aug 14, 2024
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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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Mar 19, 2024
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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 person found this helpful
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Melinda Forey – Feb 13, 2024
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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 person found this helpful
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Aileen Black – Jan 04, 2024
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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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Jackie Kellogg – Nov 21, 2023
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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 person found this helpful
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Monica A Olivares – Jul 22, 2023
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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 person found this helpful
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Jul 10, 2023
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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 person found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2023
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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 person found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Gamaliel – Mar 31, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Michelle C – Mar 28, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Ercilia Hernandez – Nov 29, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Fernando Guerra – Nov 17, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Frank M – Nov 14, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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GILBERT MCKINNEY – Sep 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Karen Bechard – Jun 02, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jim S – May 25, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Steve B – Apr 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Maria Del rosario – Mar 08, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
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Ramiro Del Bosque – Dec 10, 2021
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About Me

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care philosophy

My philosophy with surgical intervention is to ``proceed with caution``. Surgery is an invasive endeavor, which should be addressed with mutual respect and partnership between surgeon and patient. Therefore, when considering surgical treatment,...read more

biography

Gerardo Zavala II, MD is a bilingual San Antonio native. He has extensive surgical training in minimally invasive spinal surgery, scoliosis correction, degenerative spinal stenosis, and herniated disc. He is proud to serve the communities that...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Loyola University

    Residency Hospital, 2008

  • Loyola University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008

  • University Of Texas Health Science Center

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000

  • Rice University

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Zavala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants4611 Centerview San Antonio, TX 78228
    1

    Practice

    San Antonio Operative Monitoring LLC4423 NW Loop 410 Ste 103 San Antonio, TX 78229
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Methodist Hospital

      7700 Floyd Curl Dr
      San Antonio, TX 78229
      Recipient of 57
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Doctors Hospital of Laredo

      10700 McPherson Rd
      Laredo, TX 78045
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Baptist Medical Center

      111 Dallas St
      San Antonio, TX 78205
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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