Summary

Dr. Zara Patel specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, bringing over two decades of medical expertise to their practice. They earned their medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and have been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Patel provides care in English to serve their diverse patient community.

Dr. Patel is affiliated with Stanford Hospital and practices in Palo Alto and Redwood City, California. They focus on treating conditions such as nasal polyps, nasal injuries, and nose trauma. Their surgical expertise includes endoscopic sinus surgery and nasal endoscopy, along with diagnostic pathology testing. Patients consistently rate Dr. Patel highly, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 21 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Zara M. Patel has 2 locations

Dr. Zara M. Patel

801 Welch Rd Fl 1Palo Alto, CA 94304

Dr. Zara M. Patel

450 Broadway St Fl 1Redwood City, CA 94063

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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21 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Palo Alto , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Zara M. Patel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Zara M. Patel has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Zara M. Patel has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Facial Trauma
  • General Orthopedics
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Polyps
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Skull Base Cancer
  • Smell Disorders
  • Smell Disorders (Olfaction Disorders)
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Oregon Health & Science University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Dr. Zara Patel's office is located at 801 Welch Rd Fl 1, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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