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Dr. Richard Zera, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Zera, MD

Dr. Richard Zera, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. They specialize in General Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS and is affiliated with Hennepin Healthcare.

Dr. Zera works at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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Dr. Zera's Office Locations

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    Hennepin Healthcare
    701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 873-2810

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    About Dr. Richard Zera, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Education & Certifications

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    • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
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    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Zera works at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. View the full address on Dr. Zera’s profile.

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