Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons Andrew S.
GEORGE
ZANAROS, M.D.
Specialties
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Hand
Total Shoulder Replacement & Reverse
Trauma
Locations
Albany
Saratoga
About
Dr. George Zanaros is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. His area of expertise includes reconstruction and arthroscopic treatment of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries. He has special interest in total shoulder replacement surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and endoscopic carpal tunnel release. His practice includes general orthopaedics and orthopaedic trauma.
Dr. Zanaros is a native of the Capital Region and a graduate of Saratoga High School. He sees patients at our Albany and Saratoga offices.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Biology and Genetics: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- Doctor of Medicine: Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
- Orthopaedic Surgery: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Awards
- "Top Orthopaedic Surgeons in New York" by America Top 10, 2013
Staff Appointments
- Albany Medical Center: Clinical Assistant Professor
Hospital Affiliations
- Albany Medical Center
- Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery
- Saratoga Hospital
- St. Peter’s Hospital
Team Affiliations
- University at Albany, State University of New York
News
Patient Reviews
- “Dr. Zanaros is friendly and efficient and answered all my questions. He has perfected the art of distracting a patient with conversation while giving a cortisone shot. I appreciate that he is quick about it.”– Carol R.Patient Rating:
- “Dr. Zanaros wasn’t in a hurry and helpfully answered all my questions. He also gave me advice that was not pushy or urgent but left the decision about surgery up to me.”– Darius M.Patient Rating:
- “Dr. Zanaros is impeccable.”– Meghan B.Patient Rating: