Thomas Zavoral's Online Review Report Card

I went into Pine Forest ER with a left knee injury, unable to walk, and was sent home on crutches with a diagnosis of a slipped disc by Dr. Zavoral. He didn't want to do any tests or imaging and only agreed to x-rays upon my request, calling them "unnecessary tests." After seeing a different doctor a few days later, I found out I had a torn meniscus, a cyst, a full thickness cartilage defect, and a bone marrow lesion. Dr. Thomas Zavoral was very arrogant and condescending and didn't like being questioned about his rushed guess of a diagnosis. I do NOT recommend anyone sees him as a patient, request anyone else or go anywhere else. My experience with the Dr. Zavoral, his attitude, and his incorrect diagnosis made me feel insane for complaining of such severe knee pain and not being able to walk. Turns out he was completely incorrect and didn't care to figure out the correct diagnosis.

I went in with a left knee injury, unable to walk, and was sent home on crutches with a diagnosis of a slipped disc by Dr. Zavoral. He didn't want to do any tests or imaging and only agreed to x-rays upon my request, calling them "unnecessary tests." After seeing a different doctor a few days later, I found out I had a torn meniscus, a cyst, a full thickness cartilage defect, and a bone marrow lesion. Dr. Thomas Zavoral was very arrogant and condescending and didn't like being questioned about his rushed guess of a diagnosis. I do NOT recommend anyone sees him as a patient. The nursing staff and security guard were kind and helpful here, but my experience with the doctor, his attitude, and his incorrect diagnosis made for a very negative experience.

Just terrible. Cares more about his pay than well being of patients. Wants to argue with you instead of being sympathetic to one’s situation.

If I could give a negative 5 star I would! This doctor was rude, condescending, intimidating, and completely ignorant as he ignored my reason and concerns for why I had to be there. First as a Disabled Veteran my only opportunity for medical care is the Emergency Room, and had be directed to go if needed. When this Doctor walks in to the exam room I am in, asked me why I was there. I explained my situation as I had seen a VA doctor about my condition and had also been diagnosed by a Doctor from a online clinic. When I finished, he looks at my concerns and tells me I’m wrong! I am imagining why condition when I try to explain and show him so he can look closer, he remains on the other side of the room, and tells me that he knows what I’m saying is not true because as a doctor he knows.. in the end rather than treating what is possibly life threatening, suggest I stop harming myself and is oddment I seek a mental facility for treatment! and puts this on my discharge paperwork!

This doctor is very knowledgeable and remained extremely calm under emergent circumstances. Without his expertise my grandfather would not have lived.

Dr Zavoral was extremely calm under pressure and took the time to explain everything that was going on with me, explaining what tests we were doing and why. He was in and out of the room many times, even though the emergency room was extremely busy, i felt like i was his only patient. His diagnosis was spot on, i am happy that i chose Sacred heart and didn't go to baptist hospital and that Dr Zavoral was working that night, as he is an extremely intelligent Dr.

On a very slow night in the ER, 45 minutes late having pain medication administered. CT order placed 2 hours late. The doctor appeared disheveled and had poor bedside manner. Made me feel uncomfortable any time I was near him. I would recommend you ask for a different doctor.

Doctor made me feel very uncomfortable. He was late having pain meds administered and late having CT scan ordered.