Dr. Robert Zehr, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Naples, FL and has been practicing for 27 years. He graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1985 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery, and more.Read his story
Zehr Center Orthopaedics
2659 Professional Cir Ste 1110
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 596-0100
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Zehr performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Bursitis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Internal Derangement of Knee
very high
more than 99% of peers
Dr. Zehr's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Dr. Zehr's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Zehr "Robert J. Zehr, MD is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon and the founder of The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics, a private orthopaedic surgery practice located in Naples, FL. Specifically he specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery, complex revision joint surgery, knee arthroscopy and trauma reconstruction. Dr. Zehr has over 30 years of orthopaedic surgical experience in complex joint reconstruction and rehabilitation, having been in both the academic environment of the Cleveland Clinic for 15 years and private practice for the past 10 years. Prior to being sent to Southwest Florida in 1998 to help develop the Cleveland Clinic Naples, Dr. Zehr was the Head of Orthopaedic Oncology for The Cleveland Clinic Foundation where he came on staff after a prestigious fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at the University of Florida and his residency training at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Zehr achieved further career success while an attending physician at the Cleveland Clinic Naples, where he distinguished himself as its Executive Director, Chief of Staff and Head of Orthopaedic Surgery while maintaining a full and thriving surgical practice. With the abrupt departure of the Cleveland Clinic from the Naples, Florida area, but still wanting to practice in the Southwest Florida community where he had practiced since 1998, Dr. Zehr began his new venture into solo orthopaedic practice in late 2007. His highly successful joint replacement practice has positioned him as the highest volume hip replacement surgeon in Collier County and the leader in outpatient joint replacement surgery through his surgery center, Seaside Surgery Center. In addition, Dr. Zehr serves as the Chief of Surgery at Landmark Hospital of Southwest Florida and as the Medical Director for is Advanced Joint Treatment Institute. He is a consulting surgeon for Arthrex, Inc."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Zehr "The hallmark virtues upon which our practice is founded--Wisdom, Integrity, Experience, and Compassion--inspire each member of the patient care team to reach beyond themselves to provide you the highest quality in patient care, prudent counsel, clinical expertise, and most importantly -- true concern for YOU, our patient, for whom we are honored to care."
5 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
- Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Orthopedics
- Orthopedic Hip Surgery
- Orthopedic Knee Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
34 Conditions Treated
- Arthritis
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bursitis
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Hip Disorders
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Injury
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Ligament Sprain
- Limb Pain
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Meniscus Tear
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Prosthetic Joint Mechanical Failure
- Runner's Knee
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Tendon Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Torn Cartilage
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10 Procedures
- Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- MAKOplasty®
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Missouri-St. LouisUndergraduate School | Graduated 1976
- University Of Missouris-St. LouisUndergraduate School | Graduated 1979
- Saint Louis University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Cleveland ClinicInternship Hospital | Completed 1986
- Cleveland ClinicResidency Hospital | Completed 1990
- Shands Hospital At The University Of FlFellowship Hospital | Completed 1991
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Best Doctors in America, 2003-2004
- Best Doctors in America, 2009-2010
- Best Doctors in America, 2011-2012
- Americas Top Surgeons - Consumers Research Council, 2002-2011
- Cambridge Who's Who of Executives and Professionals, May 2007
- Best Doctors in America, 1998-2000
- Top Doctor - Castle-Connolly, 2004-2011
Media & Publications
- Allograft-Prosthesis Composite vs. Megaprosthesis in Proximal Femoral Reconstruction, 1996
- Abductor Reattachment with a Custom Proximal Femoral Replacement Prosthesis, 2002
- Enchondroma Associated with Pagets Disease, 2000
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Zehr accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice PPO
- AvMedOpen Access
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HealthSmart - Interplan Health GroupInterplan Health Group PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPO
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Patient Comments (28)
Thank you for your great review Joseph! We have enjoyed caring for you these past 10 years, looking forward to keeping you moving in the future too!
Thank you, Diana. I also thank you on behalf of the ZCO staff, I am pleased to hear they are meeting your needs with courtesy! Yes, patient input is crucial to successful outcomes, yours has been invaluable.
Thank you for your 5-star rating and kind words! What we do is effective to a point - then you, the patient, take over by applying yourself to the PT program for rehab. Congratulations on a job well done!
Thank you David! And congratulations on completing the tougher assignment - PT! Enjoy those walks, without pain!