Dr. Syed M. Zaffer, MD | Temple Terrace, FL | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Syed Zaffer is an orthopedic surgeon who also specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He earned his medical degree from Deccan College of Medical Sciences at Osmania University and completed his residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in 1998, followed by a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 2000. With 35 years of medical experience, Dr. Zaffer brings extensive expertise to his practice. He speaks Urdu, English, and Hindi.

Dr. Zaffer is affiliated with HCA Florida South Shore Hospital and practices in Temple Terrace, Florida. His focus areas include pain management, where he helps patients find relief from chronic discomfort. He performs electrodiagnostic consultations and electromyography to evaluate nerve and muscle function, along with general orthopedic procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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accepting new patients
5

74 Ratings
35 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Urdu, English, Hindi
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
70 written reviews
1 award
3 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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74 Ratings with 70 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 18 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (49) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (64) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (61) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (38) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (34) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

Patients generally had positive experiences with Dr. Syed Mannan Zaffer, praising his professionalism, thorough explanations, excellent bedside manner, and ability to make them feel comfortable during procedures. Many patients appreciated his ability to clearly explain medical procedures in understandable terms and felt reassured by his detailed communication. However, some negative feedback centered around the front desk staff, who were described as rude and impolite, leading to dissatisfaction despite positive interactions with Dr. Zaffer himself. Overall, patients highly recommend Dr. Zaffer for his competence and pleasant demeanor, but suggest improvements in the conduct of the administrative staff.

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Professional, Friendly and Fast

May 11th, 2026

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04.22.2026; I had a very pleasant experience with my office visit with Dr. Zaffer for a nerve test due to my intermittent wrist pain on my left wrist, which already had carpal tunnel surgery. He explained in detail what he was testing and why. He gave me a needle shot and explained the pain severity, which was very minimal. I’ve seen Dr. Zaffer twice and he’ was very professional on both visits. Highly Recommend!!!

April 22nd, 2026

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Explained and performed well enough to give Dr Syed and his assistant ,I am glad I had emg test done with him.

April 7th, 2026

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Dr Zaffer is a gentleman and very professional. He explained everything before he did the procedure. I would recommend him to other patients.

March 30th, 2026

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Dr. Zaffer is a very well educated and very nice doctor. He has a great bedside manner and is very good at explaining what he is doing and why and does it to where as a patient you can understand what he is talking about. I would highly recommend seeing him for orthopedic needs.

February 10th, 2026

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Dr. Zaffer is very very nice. He has a wonderful bedside manner. He makes you feel very comfortable and welcome. I can’t say the same for a few of the girls that work at the front desk. They were very rude to me. I was very upset when I left there. Don’t appreciate being talked to the way I was. I work with the public and I don’t treat anyone like they treated me. Telling me that they weren’t going to argue with me when I mentioned that I was told a different amount for payment last year and it turned out to be less money which was good and certainly was not arguing about anything. Also she rolled her eyes at me when she asked if I had lotion on my Hands and I said that I did. It turned out that I didn’t have lotion on. Plus the doctor said it didn’t matter. I also got such a disgusting look from one of the other girls up front when I accidentally knocked over one of the clip boards and pen holder I apologized and she said nothing but giving me the dirty look. I am tired of being… treated like this when there is no reason on earth to be so impolite and rude!!! If you can’t be nice to people then I think they need to find another form of employment.

January 18th, 2026

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Dr. Zaffer is extremely intelligent and very competent his bedside manner so to speak his excellent explains everything extremely well and doesn’t waste time gets it done.

January 7th, 2026

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Dr. Zaffer and his staff were very excited professional. They took their time to make me feel at ease.

January 2nd, 2026

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I recently saw Dr. Zaffer for an EMG. He walked in, introduced himself, and asked me a bit about what was going on. He explained the procedure prior to starting and was not in a rush. He is a very pleasant physician.

December 30th, 2025

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Dr was courteous, friendly and he took the time to explain how the test worked.

December 1st, 2025

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Dr. Syed M. Zaffer, MD	Dr. Steven C. Kronlage, MD	Dr. Alexander C. Coleman, MD	Dr. Brett R. Smith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (74 Ratings)	4.8 (148 Ratings)	5 (59 Ratings)	4.8 (69 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience		29 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Urdu, English, Hindi	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Temple Terrace , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Deccan College of Medicial Sciences Osmania University	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans	Med School: The Medical University of South Carolina Charleston	Med School: MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine
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Chronic Pain
EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
General Orthopedics
Injury
Nerve Damage
Pain
Physical Medicine/rehab Spec
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation
Sports Injuries
Sports Medicine
Surgery Recovery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation2000

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine1998

Medical School

Deccan College of Medicial Sciences Osmania UniversityGraduated in 1991

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Which hospitals is Dr. Syed Zaffer affiliated with?: Dr. Syed Zaffer is affiliated with Hca Florida South Shore Hospital.
Where is Dr. Syed Zaffer's office located?: Dr. Syed Zaffer's office is located at 5901 E Fowler Ave Ste 100, Temple Terrace, FL, 33617.
What languages does Dr. Syed Zaffer speak?: Dr. Syed Zaffer speaks Urdu, English, and Hindi.

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