Summary

Meet Dr. Zachary

Dr. Zachary Child, MD is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon and musculoskeletal oncologist. He is skilled in addressing back pain and finding surgical and non-surgical options that help patients reach optimal spine health.

Dr. Child grew up in South Lake Tahoe. He attended medical school at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and residency at the University of New Mexico. For his postdoctoral training, Dr. Child completed fellowships in orthopedic and neurosurgery at Harborview Medical Center (University of Washington) as well as orthopedic oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Medical School). Most recently, Dr. Child has played an active role in the research concerning complex spine surgery and oncology. He taught courses in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, and musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and was on the adjunct faculty at the University of Washington in Seattle.

He has presented his findings across the nation and both his research and illustrations have been published on multiple occasions.

Dr. Child’s thorough list of spine specialties include

  • Chronic Back PainInjury & Complication Prevention in Spine Care
  • Orthopedic Trauma Spinal Cord Injury Care
  • Complex Adult Deformities
  • Artificial Disc Replacement & Repair
  • Musculoskeletal Oncology (Bone Tumor Surgeries)
  • Spinal Cord Infections
  • Non-surgical, Surgical, and Minimally Invasive Surgical Options are Available.

Dr. Child grew up in South Lake Tahoe, CA. He attended medical school at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.

"Now we have returned home to raise our daughter, close to family and be a part of the community that we love. My practice is built around one absolute requirement; I treat every patient as I would my family. Despite my training I have maintained focus on patients, and am most concerned with the patient experience and outcomes being the best that they can be."

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Office Locations

Dr. Zach Allen Child has 2 locations

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness

2170B South AveSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

935 Mica Dr., Building C, Suite 15Carson City, NV 89705
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 20 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Harborview Medical Center (University of Washington)
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Zach Allen Child

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • ATRIO Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Transamerica
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • University of Utah Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Zach Allen Child has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Zach Allen Child has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Physician and Surgeon, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Harborview Medical Center (University of Washington)
Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Medical School)

Residency

University of New Mexico

Medical School

University Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated in 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Zach Child accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Zach Child accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Zach Child speak?
Dr. Zach Child speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Zach Child accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Zach Child?
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