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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Very knowledgeable
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Caring, professional, competent. Great at what he does.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Zate is the best!
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Everything went smoothly
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Zate is one of the best providers I have ever met. The way he takes time to come into your room to discuss procedure, is truly appreciated. His bedside manner is impeccable, He is so wonderful in every way.
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
He is very kind and makes you feel as though you are his only patient because he takes the time to answer your questions!
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
I think Dr. Zate is wonderful. He’s so calm and nice he puts you at ease.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Friendly, honest and informative regarding my condition and possible treatment outcomes. Listened to and acknowledged my concerns. I really felt like he was working with me to address my concerns and my pain.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Personal and very efficient
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Zate listens. He explains procedure & reassures me during procedure.
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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Very knowledgeable
Caring, professional, competent. Great at what he does.
Dr Zate is the best!
Everything went smoothly
Dr. Zate is one of the best providers I have ever met. The way he takes time to come into your room to discuss procedure, is truly appreciated. His bedside manner is impeccable, He is so wonderful in every way.
He is very kind and makes you feel as though you are his only patient because he takes the time to answer your questions!
I think Dr. Zate is wonderful. He’s so calm and nice he puts you at ease.
Friendly, honest and informative regarding my condition and possible treatment outcomes. Listened to and acknowledged my concerns. I really felt like he was working with me to address my concerns and my pain.
Personal and very efficient
Dr Zate listens. He explains procedure & reassures me during procedure.