Dr. Richard T. Zera, MD | Minneapolis, MN | Surgery

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Dr. Richard Zera is a surgical oncologist with 46 years of experience treating cancer patients through advanced surgical techniques. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and specializes in surgery and surgical oncology. Dr. Zera provides care in Spanish, Chinese, and English to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Zera practices at multiple locations throughout Minneapolis, including Hennepin County Medical Center and Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He focuses on treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. His surgical expertise includes performing specialized breast cancer screenings and scintimammography procedures. Patients rate him 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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15 Ratings
46 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
University Of Minnesota Medical School
11 written reviews
3 specialties
6 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations
Male

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I HAVE NO COMMENT BUT I NEED Dr Richard zera email me at [email protected]

November 2nd, 2017

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Such a conscientious doctor- the kind you need on your breast cancer journey. What a kind man

August 5th, 2017

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He's just wonderful! Great bedside manner. Is very kind and gentle.

March 13th, 2015

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Exceptional! I have never had a surgeon with such warmth and compassion. Very knowlegable about breast cancer and also has a great sense of humor! I feel so lucky to have had him as my surgeon.

September 12th, 2012

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Absolutely one of the best Dr. that I have been with. Ease of talking, through, always patient, showed concerns, discuss everything, and his staff is the same. I would only have BC surgery by him. I even went for a second opinion and he said that it is good to do so, and I did and went back to him. top of the ladder he is.

February 29th, 2012

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Dr. Zera is the best doctor! He took real care in my treatment and was so kind and gentle when I was afraid at 27 years of age. He performed a surgery that produced great results. He followed up with me consistently. He is 1 in a million! Love Dr. Zera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 7th, 2011

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He treats me like a human being, even when he's tired and overworked. He's funny, he's extremely well versed in his field. He has an endless amount of drive and curiosity about medicine. He's kind, thorough, and a good teacher. Realistic, but sensitive AND a surgeon. He's one in a million. He's a good person and a wonderful doctor. I'm lucky to know him.

May 6th, 2011

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Exceptional with allowing me to take the time I needed with each appointment, addressed questions, engaged in conversation in a mutually participative manner. He "gets" what it means to assist with partnering in care. Helped to sort out possible avenues of treatment utilizing his research background, taking into consideration research of interest to me - remained grounded and practical while taking into account my personal preferences.

March 23rd, 2011

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Dr. Zera is a patient and gentle man who humanizes care in a way that I have not experienced before. He is thorough in his testing and willing to seek advice from peer level oncologists for the best patient outcome. He is a brilliant physician without the ego. He is trustworthy and very giving with his time. I would recommend him to anyone facing a breast cancer crisis. You would be lucky to be placed in his hands.

September 16th, 2010

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THE best doctor I've ever had. All appropriate tests for diagnosis, as well as surgery, were done unbelievably quickly. Patiently responded to all my questions and gave me choices regarding treatment. Was empathetic and professional at all times.

April 9th, 2010

Hennepin County Medical Center

701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415

Tel: (612) 873-3000

Hennepin County Comprehensive Cancer Center

701 Park Ave Ste 310Minneapolis, MN 55415

Tel: (612) 873-6369

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407

Tel: (612) 863-4000

M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank East

2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454

Hennepin County Medical Center

730 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55415

M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center

500 Harvard St SeMinneapolis, MN 55455


Dr. Richard Thomas Zera, MD	Dr. Amber E Dionne	Dr. Rita S Volp	Dr. Alexie Ann Leitner
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46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Minneapolis , MN	Maple Grove , MN	Robbinsdale , MN	Coon Rapids , MN
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1980

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