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Dr. Craig Zeman, MD

Dr. Craig Zeman, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery*

Dr. Craig Zeman, MD is an orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgery specialist in Oxnard, CA. He is affiliated with St. John's Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (57 reviews)

Ventura Orthopedics

2221 Wankel Way Oxnard, CA 93030
Telehealth available

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(805) 988-9366

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zeman is affiliated with St. John's Regional Medical Center Oxnard, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zeman specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Zeman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zeman

4.8

57 ratings, 41 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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A path forward on my shoulder issue – Mar 22, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Albert Rosas – Mar 22, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 15, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Edwin – Feb 26, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
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Feb 12, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Patty – Feb 08, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Larry Waitley – Dec 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dec 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Darren goodwin – May 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Carolyn Fichera – Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Feb 17, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 24, 2023
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Ray T – Jul 02, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Dr. Jim Cole – May 13, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Teri Kierbel – Apr 01, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Mrs. Frost – Mar 06, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Guadalupe Aguilera – Dec 18, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.

biography

Craig Zeman, MD, a native of Southern California, was raised in Long Beach, Calif. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry from California State University, Long Beach and went on to graduate in the top 15 percent of his class with...read more

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • W.b Carell Memorial Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital

  • John Peter Smith Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • John Peter Smith Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • Returning to Work After Rotator Cuff Surgery, 1996

  • Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to Thrombosis of the Axillary Vein Following Shoulder Arthroplasty, 1997

  • Radiographic Views Used to Determine Acromion Type, 1996

  • Acute Repair of Skiers' Thumb Repaired with Bone Anchors, 1997

  • Orthopaedic Surgery "Dr. Bones" In Professional Access Services, 1996

  • Method and Results of Intramedullary Screw Fixation of the Acetabulum, 1994

  • The Role of Glenoid Interpositional Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Arthritis, 1996

  • General Surgical Principles of Open Decompression and Repair of Small to Large Rotator Cuff Tears., 1996

  • Treatmentof Non-Calcifying Tendinopathies with No Cuff Tear by Open Surgery, 1996

  • The Biceps Tendon, 1998

  • Case Report: Histological Analysis of Dacron Suture Material, 1997

  • Outstanding School Achievement-Associated Men Students; National Dean's List; Certificate of Achievement for Community Svc, 1981

  • Alpha Omega Alpha-Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989

  • Phi Kappa Phi, Dean's List, President's Honor List, CSU, Long Beach, CA, 1984

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Ventura Orthopedics

Ventura Orthopedics - Oxnard2221 Wankel Way Oxnard, CA 93030
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 12:00am
    • Tue: 8:30am - 12:00am
    • Wed: 8:30am - 12:00am
    • Thu: 8:30am - 12:00am
    • Fri: 8:30am - 12:00am
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave
    Oxnard, CA 93030
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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