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Dr. Daniel Zapzalka, MD

Dr. Daniel Zapzalka, MD

Urology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Zapzalka, MD is a urologist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zapzalka has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

3900 Park Nicollet Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55416

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Dr. Zapzalka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zapzalka

2.6
20 ratings, 13 with a written review
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I met with Dr Zapzalka as a 43 year old with prostate cancer. He misread my chart, had no clear plan for treatment and when I asked if I would die from It gave me a very pathetic “maybe you will maybe you won’t speech.” He is the reason I left Park Nicollet. I also am grateful for Mayo Clinic and the experts there who are keeping me alive.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Pete – Jan 20, 2025
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An incredible, kind, knowledgeable man who cares so much about his patients. Highly recommend.
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
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H. Straus – Apr 21, 2024
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My surgery (kidney stone removal) went well. The Dr went the extra yard (my surgery went longer than expected) as he is/was very thorough.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Timothy Watts – Mar 21, 2024
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Solid Surgeon
He is a surgeon, not a primary care doctor who is there for the immediate problem. He focused on the problem and the best solution. Smart, experienced surgeon who looked at the problem from all angles.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 12, 2022
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Was advised by to PK Urologist to see urology surgeon about my cancerous prostate. Zapzelka was my unlucky draw. He was short, a bit rude and advised me that he couldn't do it becuz it was too difficult based on my anatomy. He advised to do targeted radiation through Methodist. I advised him that only being in my 50's that didn't seem like a good idea. He said the stats are similar. I advised Zapzelka that'd I'd be getting a second opinion at Mayo. That further annoyed him. Best decision ever. Mayo surgeon said my surgery is routine but needed additional pics/testing becuz PK's was not good enough. I wonder how Zapzelka sleeps at night?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2022
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I had surgery to reduce the size of my prostate and ended up with a hole in my prostate. It took a 5 hour surgery by someone else to fix. 8 months after that surgery I am still recovering. I had urine leaking into my body for 9 weeks. Life threatening situation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2021
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Had 2 visits and 2 surgeries. All went very well. He was clear, concise, pleasant. More important, he was extremely knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Jan 30, 2021
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Bad! Bad! Bad! He was there for about 3-5 mints max. Very rude and arrogant. STAY AWAY from him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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SM – Oct 07, 2020
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Worst experience I’ve had seeing an MD. He barely sat down. Told me, “Yeah, you have big kidneys, but we don’t know there is a blockage. Sometimes back pain is just back pain!” Gave me a urine test he didn’t look at, ignored me when I asked him to check a culture taken the day before and was frustrated when I asked a question about a test result. Stay away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 22, 2020
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This doctor totally missed the diagnosis. Needed to go to urgent care soon after to get medical attention.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2018
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Dr. Zapzalka is a excellent Doctor. Very informative and was able to answer all my questions and gave me the best options available to me. I would highly recommend him and his staff at Park Nicollet Methodist 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
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Brett in Minnetonka, MN – Sep 26, 2017
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He is a worse doctor that I have seen. He does not want to listen to the patient concern. I do not want to recommend him to anybody.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Hopkins, MN – May 07, 2017
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It's been a few years now, but he did an excellent job in treating me.
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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David in Minneapolis, MN – Aug 13, 2016
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Dr. Daniel Zapzalka, MD is a urologist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zapzalka has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine...read more
  • Urology

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  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Office3900 Park Nicollet Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55416
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