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 is the best! He takes i=his time when he is explaining a procedure and shows care and concern. I don't feel like "just that person he has to get in and get out". When I'm face down in the cradle it's always fun looking at his red shoes teehee!
(2 days ago)
Mar-2026
Second time with low back procedure with outstanding results.Highly recommended. Also takes his time and explains what is happening as the process is proceedings.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Zate and staff were all very professional, and friendly Dr. Zate explained the procedure fully, and I was in out alot quicker than expected. I was very impressed.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Explains in detail, the procedure plan and all options. Dr Zate puts a lot of thought into his plan, to eliminate pain safely. This ol’ hiker can hike again !
Me
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very personable, and went thru the whole procedure top to bottom to make sure I was comfortable in all aspects of the injections.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
A great doctor. Explains the process extremely well. Takes time to listen. I believe he really cares about getting you to a better place in life. Highly recommend
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
He explains step by step throughout the procedures and very nice.
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 is the best! He takes i=his time when he is explaining a procedure and shows care and concern. I don't feel like "just that person he has to get in and get out". When I'm face down in the cradle it's always fun looking at his red shoes teehee!
Second time with low back procedure with outstanding results.Highly recommended. Also takes his time and explains what is happening as the process is proceedings.
Dr Zate and staff were all very professional, and friendly Dr. Zate explained the procedure fully, and I was in out alot quicker than expected. I was very impressed.
Explains in detail, the procedure plan and all options. Dr Zate puts a lot of thought into his plan, to eliminate pain safely. This ol’ hiker can hike again ! Me
Very personable, and went thru the whole procedure top to bottom to make sure I was comfortable in all aspects of the injections.
A great doctor. Explains the process extremely well. Takes time to listen. I believe he really cares about getting you to a better place in life. Highly recommend
He explains step by step throughout the procedures and very nice.
I truly value his style, communication level.
Robert got seen quickly and thoroughly
Real nice, did a good job.