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John Zebrack, MD

  • Specialities

    Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine

  • Residency

    Medical College of Wisconsin

  • Medical School

    University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

About John Zebrack, MD

John Zebrack, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. A Reno native, Dr. Zebrack completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada Reno, and medical school, with honors, at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in 2001. Following his orthopedic residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, he returned to Reno to join the Reno Orthopedic Clinic in 2006.

Dr. Zebrack specializes in both joint replacement (arthroplasty) and sports medicine (arthroscopy) for shoulders, hips, and knees. He performs approximately 150 joint replacements a year. In addition, Dr Zebrack performs over 250 arthroscopic procedures a year. Over the course of his career, he has performed over 2,500 joint replacements and over 4,000 arthroscopic procedures.

He has been honored as a Fellow Member of both the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. As a clinical faculty member at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Dr. Zebrack enjoys teaching and mentoring medical students. Dr. Zebrack is in charge of ROC educational conferences which includes a quarterly meeting and guest lecturers to improve the orthopedic care at ROC.

An accomplished athlete in his own right, Dr. Zebrack has a passion for endurance sports. He has competed in many Ironman Triathlons, 24-hour solo mountain bike races, and ultra-endurance swim races. He has competed in the World Triathlon Championships in Hawaii. During the winter, he enjoys ski racing for the Mt Rose Masters Ski Team.

Awards

  • Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018)

    Compassionate Doctor certification is granted to physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness. The honor is granted based on a physician's overall and bedside manner scores.

  • Vitals Patients' Choice Award (2011, 2018)

    Patients' Choice recognition reflects the difference a particular physician has made in the lives of his/her patients. The honor is bestowed to physicians who have received near perfect scores, as voted by patients.

  • Vitals Top 10 Doctor - City (2014)

    Top 10 Doctors are chosen by the millions of patients who visit Vitals each year to find a new doctor and share their experiences by providing ratings and reviews. In order to differentiate highly-regarded doctors from the rest for patients in search of quality care, Vitals awards Top 10 Doctor honors to those physicians within a certain specialty and geographic area who are consistently given top ratings by their patients.

  • Vitals Top 10 Doctor - Neighborhood (2014)

    Top 10 Doctors are chosen by the millions of patients who visit Vitals each year to find a new doctor and share their experiences by providing ratings and reviews. In order to differentiate highly-regarded doctors from the rest for patients in search of quality care, Vitals awards Top 10 Doctor honors to those physicians within a certain specialty and geographic area who are consistently given top ratings by their patients.

Publications

  • Mast, J.W,, Bruner, R.L., Zebrack, J.: Recognizing acetabular version in the radiographic presentation of hip dysplasia. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 Jan;(418):48-53. View online.

Dr. John Zebrack is an outstanding Orthopedic Surgeon. He takes the time to listen to my issues and go over all of the options along with the pros and cons. Following my total knee replacement, I was able to resume my normal physical activities much sooner that I or my Physical Therapist envisioned.

Dr. Zebrack is the best doctor I ever had. He has been taking care of me for the last 5 years and has done surgeries on my shoulder and a total knee replacement. He is very kind and takes his time with his patients. I am now walking pain-free and could not thank him enough for the care he has given me. He is the best orthopedic doctor and surgeon in the Reno area, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. His staff is also very nice and welcoming which is a reflection of Dr. Zebrack. He cares for his patients and is a miracle worker! Thank you Dr. Zebrack for the excellent care you have given me for the past 5 years.

Several weeks ago, I had a total knee replacement performed by Dr. John Zebrack. For some people, recovery this procedure is fairly easy, for some it is not. I was one of those who had a little bit of a hard time. However, the quality of the procedure and subsequent care I received from Dr. Zebrak and his staff were of the highest quality for which I am very grateful. He is a top professional with excellent skills and strong patient orientation. I would recommend him to anyone regardless of the complexity of the procedure and course of recovery without any reservation. Thank you Dr. Zebrack. For an 80-year-old as I am, your professionalism, skills and care are a more than welcome gift.