Dr. Corinna Zygourakis, MD
Neurosurgery*
10+ years of experience
Dr. Corinna Zygourakis, MD is a neurosurgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2011. She is affiliated with Stanford Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.2 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (30 reviews)
Practice
213 Quarry Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304Telehealth available
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Dr. Zygourakis' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zygourakis
4.2
30 ratings, 17 with a written review
| 5 star | 80% | 80% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 17% | 17% |
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Great doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2023
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Arguably the most gifted physician on the planet, Dr. Corinna Cleo Zygourakis is destined to become an icon in the field complex neurosurgery. Her brilliance cannot be overstated.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Peter J. Cotch, Esq. – Apr 18, 2020
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Dr. Zygourakis who treated me for spine deteriorated from a staph infection. Transferred from my local hospital which was fours away to be treated by her and all the caring staff changed my life after getting sick from this infection. Dr. Z was the kindest and showed the utmost professionalism to me. She was a calming voice in a rough sea to me. She helped with her skill to come out of this life crisis. I will always remember her for her care and staff!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Alvino Renteria – Apr 09, 2020
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Dr. ‘Z’ as she’s known performed a spinal decompression (laminectomy) a week ago to relieve spinal stenosis and resultant leg, hip and back pain. I’m now walking upright with no pain meds needed. Friends saying ‘miracle.’ Dr. Z is an accomplished surgeon & great communicator. She listens and involves the patient in decisions. I’m not an easy grader but 5 stars a no-brainer. Thank you Dr. Z!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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David S. in Emeryville , CA – Feb 08, 2020
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super awesome Dr and Surgeon. I trust her completely. She is thoughtful and caring and smart and goes over everything so you can understand. I fully recommend her and Stanford. I was always 100 percent comfortable she would get the job done perfectly. If you have a bad back or bad neck, do yourself a favor and go see her
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mr Bad Back – Jan 24, 2020
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Why is this site not showing the five negative reviews? She was one hour late, took less than 10 minute examination and rushed through it. Would cut off my talking with a quick ok... and did not seem to have time to answer my questions. Left feeling like I was wasting her time. My mri showed showed several pinched nerves and I was in considerable pain. I have used Stanford for many years and this was the first visit that I felt rushed, and not fully examined.
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- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
13 others found this helpful
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Dec 08, 2019
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I highly recommend Dr. Zygourakis. She is a great person and an amazing neurosurgeon who explained in simple terms what she was going to do before operating on my spine. Dr. Z gave me back a pain-free life. She also has excellent bedside manners. I couldn't be happier with Dr. Z and her Hopkins team..
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kathy B. T. in Minneapolis, MN – Oct 31, 2017
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Recently followed up with Dr. Z and Dr. Theodore. They both have taken great care of me, referred me for appropriate follow-up and really seem to take an interest in their patients.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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C. M. in Baltimore County - MD – Oct 11, 2017
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Thanks Dr. Zygouraskis!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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J.N. in Ashburn, VA – Sep 27, 2017
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Great bedside manner - glad to have such a surgeon who takes time to answer my questions. Impressive research and training background.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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J.K.L. in baltimore, md – Sep 26, 2017
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Met Dr. Z at Hopkins recently - listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Matt in Baltimore, MD – Sep 21, 2017
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Great bedside manner and communicated the plan throughout my hospital stay to my family and I very effectively. Wish Dr. Zygourakis the best since leaving SF.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Judy Watson in San Francisco, CA – Sep 14, 2017
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Dr. Zygourakis is a tremendously professional and dedicated physician. I have had nothing but positive experiences with her.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Christina in Phoenix, AZ – Sep 08, 2017
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I have received great care from Dr. Zygourakis. She was compassionate and competent physician with great communication skills both in and outside of the clinic.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jeffrey Andrews in Los Angeles, CA – Aug 31, 2017
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Dr Z operated on my brain tumor. It was a hard recovery but now I'm feeling better and owe my life to her skills.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Alex B in Incline Village, NV – Apr 30, 2017
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Dr Z was my neurosurgeon at San Francisco General Hospital. I had a complicated case that required multiple surgeries. She was the only one who took the time to sit down with me, listen and explain things to me. Trust me. This is unique for a neurosurgeon as I saw far too many during my stay in the hospital.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Kevin T – Mar 16, 2016
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Dr. Zygourakis took care of me at the San Francisco VA hospital and did an excellent job with my spine surgery. I had a significant improvement in my pain control and leg weakness, which had not happened with prior surgeries. She was also extremely personable, taking the time to see me multiple times after surgery.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2016
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About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Zygourakis's philosophy is to take care of patients with respect and compassion, as she would want her own family treated.biography
Dr. Corinna Zygourakis is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center. She specializes in comprehensive surgical care of the adult spine, and focuses on the treatment of complex spinal disorders, including spinal...read moreNeurosurgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
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University Of California, San Francisco
Residency HospitalJohns Hopkins School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2018University Of California San Francisco
Internship Hospital, 2012Harvard Medical School
Medical School, 2011California Institute Of Technology
Undergraduate School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
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