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John Z. Zhao, MD

John Z. Zhao, MD

4.7/5
4.7/5
(338 Ratings, 119 Comments)
John Z. Zhao Doctor in Houston, Texas
4.7/5
4.7/5
(338 Ratings, 119 Comments)
John Z. Zhao, MD

John Z. Zhao, MD

Adult & Pediatric patients seen
Accepting new patients

CLINICAL INTERESTS

Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Overview

About

John Z. Zhao, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon focused on foot and ankle surgery. His clinical interests are reconstructive surgery, fracture care, arthroscopic surgery, and total ankle replacement. He utilizes evidence-based medicine to optimize operative and nonoperative care for all foot and ankle pathologies. He is particularly interested in advancing minimally invasive techniques, using smaller incisions than traditional open techniques to accomplish the same surgical goals, potentially improve patient outcomes, decrease postoperative pain, and reduce scarring.

Zhao is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 2017. He remained in Boston for five years of orthopedic residency training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program, completed in 2022. Following his residency, Zhao completed a one-year subspecialty foot and ankle surgery fellowship in 2023 at Campbell Clinic Orthopedics in Memphis, Tennessee.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.

Outside of work, he enjoys sports, exercise, and travel.

Education
2017 Medical School Harvard Medical School
2022 Residency Harvard University Medical School
2023 Fellowship Campbell Clinic Orthopedics
Languages Spoken
EnglishMandarin

Patient Experience Ratings and Comments

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4.7/5
4.7/5
(338 Ratings, 119 Comments)
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4.7out of 5(338 Ratings, 119 Comments)
May 21, 2025

Very kind and friendly staff


May 13, 2025

Dolores is amazing. His MA was patient with me. I even called for a follow-up question and she answered right away and answered my question and had amazing follow-up. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Zhao and Dolores.


May 12, 2025

Awesome


May 7, 2025

My Doc took excellent care of me during and after my surgery.


May 7, 2025

Overall great experience


May 6, 2025

Excellent.


May 5, 2025

I was not happy about sitting and waiting for almost, I don't know, I was there for two hours almost before I could get seen. I know I was in the back 45 minutes waiting and then they did tell me that it was busy after being in, sitting in the room for 45 minutes after being there an hour already. I was not happy about that, but someone did come in later to tell me that they were very busy. I did not like the fact that the physician came in and he did not look at my foot, he did not touch my foot, he only came in the room directly, opened the computer and looked at the x-rays and talked to me about what he saw when I had x-rays done at a different facility. I did not think that that was appropriate. I didn't think that it was individualized care that he was providing to me. He sat and talked with me about what he, you know.


May 5, 2025

Thank you for all that was done there for me. I wanted a second opinion and I got one and I was able to get rid of that heavy boot.


Apr 28, 2025

Excellent


Apr 23, 2025

My name is Travis Jeffrey. The doctor was very knowledgeable and very informative. I am very pleased with my visit. I am in the process of scheduling another visit for next week.


Apr 15, 2025

He was ok


Apr 14, 2025

At this time, I've no suggestions.


Apr 14, 2025

Dr. Zhao is so nice and patience listening to me and explaining my problems.


Apr 9, 2025

It was a very good experience and I felt like that the doctor and his nurse were very interested in what my problems were and listened to everything that I had complaints about and he proceeded to address every single thing with good information. And one of the in-office treatments that he did too helped me immediately with my foot.


Apr 3, 2025

My visit Dr. Zhao went really well. He went over my issues. He answered all my questions to help guide me through the next steps to help fix my walking and pain issues.


Apr 1, 2025

Doctor and staff were friendly and professional. Took time to listen and explain


Mar 27, 2025

I appreciate the professional help received and I felt to be in good hands.


Mar 26, 2025

Everyone was very nice and helpful. l would definitely refer this provider and his staff to my friends and family.


Mar 25, 2025

I was very impressed with the professionalism and courtesy offered by Dr. Zhao. He listened without appearing rushed, made a human connection with was greatly appreciated.


Mar 24, 2025

A1!


Mar 19, 2025

The Doctor was excellent and so was the staff. Our wait time was much longer than expected. But the professionalism of everyone made up for it. Overall it was a very good experience Thank you.


Mar 18, 2025

Extremely pleased with all staff (reception, X-ray staff, etc,) and their professionalism. As a patient, the attention I have received is exemplary.


Mar 18, 2025

Very knowledgeable and experienced


Mar 18, 2025

Every time i come into Dr. Zhao he and his office staff/nurses are great. Very kind and patient.


Feb 12, 2025

Everyone was very friendly and professional and the wait time was minimal. Very good service.


Jan 30, 2025

I was not too happy as the provider did not have the proper equipment to inject the cortisone shot. I was referred to another radiologist for the shot. Most podiatrists have Xray machine in their office for such procedures, I am told. I was supposed to pick up a prescription printout about an insole he recommended but it was not there when I checked out.


Jan 30, 2025

Awesom


Jan 27, 2025

He was a very nice man. Made us feel very comfortable. Explained what had happened and our first means of actions. He noticed another problem as well and we discussed that. I really liked him.


Jan 15, 2025

Very good service


Jan 15, 2025

Other than the limited parking, the actual appointment was good.


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