Ryan Zate, D.O. is a board certified and fellowship-trained physician at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Zate has a specific area of focus in treating back and neck pain, degenerative conditions of the spine, sciatica, and sports related injuries.
Ryan Zate, D.O. is a board certified and fellowship-trained physician at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Zate has a specific area of focus in treating back and neck pain, degenerative conditions of the spine, sciatica, and sports related injuries.
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Dr Zate treated my back pain and finally got relief. Definitely a Dr worth trusting. Thank you Northern Arizona Orthopedic care team and all the staff.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Had a great visit. Dr Zate was very pleasant and explained everything very well! Took plenty of time with us at the visit. Didn’t feel rushed
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He's an amazing person and Dr thanks for all the hard work
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent procedure so precise and pain-free.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Friendly and helpful
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Good prep talk preceding the procedure. I could relate and was very comfortable prior to it.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
It’s very informative, answers all the questions and outstanding bedside manner
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Ryan, did a great job handling my injection. He took the time to talk to me about the procedure, he answered my questions and addressed my concerns. Overall he and his team made a very positive experience.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He’s great! Educated but down to earth! I’ll see him forever.
Ryan Zate, D.O. is a board certified and fellowship-trained physician at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Zate has a specific area of focus in treating back and neck pain, degenerative conditions of the spine, sciatica, and sports related injuries.
Prior to joining Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, Dr. Zate was a physician at a pain management practice in Tucson, Arizona. While maintaining his role at the practice, he also served as an Assistant Professor at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Dr. Zate completed his Interventional Spine Medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was named Chief Fellow and authored a chapter on interventional spine care. Before his time at the Cleveland Clinic, he completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he twice received the Felsenthal Resident Excellence Award for outstanding teaching. Prior to this, he served as a Medical Intern at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended medical school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. For his undergraduate degree, Dr. Zate attended Wright State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and graduated with cum laude distinction and university and departmental honors.
He is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the North American Spine Society.
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Dr Zate treated my back pain and finally got relief. Definitely a Dr worth trusting. Thank you Northern Arizona Orthopedic care team and all the staff.
Had a great visit. Dr Zate was very pleasant and explained everything very well! Took plenty of time with us at the visit. Didn’t feel rushed
He's an amazing person and Dr thanks for all the hard work
Excellent procedure so precise and pain-free.
Friendly and helpful
Good prep talk preceding the procedure. I could relate and was very comfortable prior to it.
It’s very informative, answers all the questions and outstanding bedside manner
Ryan, did a great job handling my injection. He took the time to talk to me about the procedure, he answered my questions and addressed my concerns. Overall he and his team made a very positive experience.
He’s great! Educated but down to earth! I’ll see him forever.
Very understanding and competence