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Dr. Richard Zera, MD

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Dr. Richard Zera, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.
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Dr. Richard Zera, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Richard Zera, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Zera graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Richard Zera, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has 40 years experience. Dr. Zera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hennepin Healthcare. Dr. Zera has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zera received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Zera's office accepts new patients. Dr. Zera is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Port Placements or Replacements
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Lung Cancer
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • PreferredOne PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health

Locations

  1. 1 Hennepin Healthcare
    701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 873-2810
  2. 2 HCMC CSC Pharmacy
    715 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 873-6963

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Aug 30, 2023
Dr Zera saved my husbands life TWICE. This all happened 20 years ago now and NEVER have we encountered anyone like him. It is an honor to know him. Thank you Dr Z!!
— Aug 30, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Zera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zera's profile.

Dr. Richard Zera, MD is affiliated with Hennepin Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Richard Zera, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN