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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Did a very good job. He was a nice person to. I feel great today, he did a excellently job for me. Thank you.
(2 days ago)
May-2026
I’m very thankful that I have Dr Zate on my case. Even when a procedure is painful, I know he is doing his best for my recovery.
(2 days ago)
May-2026
Very easy to talk to. He explained everything he was going to do so I could understand
(3 days ago)
May-2026
This was the easiest appointment I have had for my spine injections. Thank you so much.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Hundred percent for the patient
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Provided thoughtful solution and Dx of my complicated ottho issues
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Got everything that I wanted and needed! The experience was pleasant! Plus, it immediately solved that ridiculous extra sense of pain that I did not need to be dealing with! I’m down to a two in that specific area! Thank you!
(3 days ago)
May-2026
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Very cool doctor,he really listened and could related to what I was saying about my back pain, first time meeting him was for a spinal steroidal epidural in my L4, L5, and L5 to S1, thank you so much Dr.Zate & NAO.
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(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Great healer
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Zate is great at what he does, I get two different back procedures from him which he performs perfectly. He always makes sure I fully understand what’s going on and that I have as little pain as possible during procedures. The office has also streamlined procedure scheduling for return patients which goes seamlessly. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Zate as a doctor.
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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Did a very good job. He was a nice person to. I feel great today, he did a excellently job for me. Thank you.
I’m very thankful that I have Dr Zate on my case. Even when a procedure is painful, I know he is doing his best for my recovery.
Very easy to talk to. He explained everything he was going to do so I could understand
This was the easiest appointment I have had for my spine injections. Thank you so much.
Hundred percent for the patient
Provided thoughtful solution and Dx of my complicated ottho issues
Got everything that I wanted and needed! The experience was pleasant! Plus, it immediately solved that ridiculous extra sense of pain that I did not need to be dealing with! I’m down to a two in that specific area! Thank you!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Very cool doctor,he really listened and could related to what I was saying about my back pain, first time meeting him was for a spinal steroidal epidural in my L4, L5, and L5 to S1, thank you so much Dr.Zate & NAO. 🙏
Great healer
Dr. Zate is great at what he does, I get two different back procedures from him which he performs perfectly. He always makes sure I fully understand what’s going on and that I have as little pain as possible during procedures. The office has also streamlined procedure scheduling for return patients which goes seamlessly. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Zate as a doctor.