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Dr. J Peter Zegarra, MD

Colorectal Surgery
3.2 (21)
Map Pin Small Sacramento, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. J Peter Zegarra, MD

Dr. J Peter Zegarra, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Sacramento, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 40 years of experience. They graduated from University Of South California and is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. Dr. Zegarra, completed a residency at St. Joseph Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Zegarra an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Zegarra works at Practice in Sacramento, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Mercy General Hospital
    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 923-0620
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    J. Peter Zegarra MD
    87 Scripps Dr Ste 300, Sacramento, CA 95825 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 923-0620

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    About Dr. J Peter Zegarra, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1245217371
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Sansum Medical Center
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    Residency
    • St. Joseph Hospital
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    Internship
    • White Memorial Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of South California
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