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Karl Zuzarte, MD

Local Medical Director, Primary Care & Associate Medical Director, Quality Improvement and Patient Experience

4.5 out of 5 (243 Ratings)

Specialties:

DOT Certified / Internal Medicine / Primary Care

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Please Read regarding COVID-19

Please call the office before coming in for your appointment if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or have been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 14 days: fever, chills, or body aches, cough or shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, headache, new loss of sense of taste or smell, gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,) rash or COVID toes (e.g., swollen, discolored toes.)
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About Karl Zuzarte

Dr. Zuzarte is a board-certified internist. He graduated from the University of Bombay in India, and then completed a residency in internal medicine at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (Tufts University) in Boston.

He is also a Federal Aviation Administration certified Senior Aviation Medical Examiner.

Karl speaks Hindi

Locations

Karl practices at the following locations:

Southcoast Physicians Group Internal Medicine

1565 North Main Street Suite 306
Fall River, MA 02720

P: 508-973-9500

Get Directions 41.7215674 -71.14489079999998

Southcoast Physicians Group Internal Medicine

827 American Legion Hwy
Westport, MA 02790

P: 508-636-5101

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Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.5
 4.6
 4.5
 4.4

Patient Comments (41)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.


  • Apr 12, 21
    Verified Patient

    First time here and was very satisfied. Friendly staff and very professional


  • Mar 30, 21
    Verified Patient

    Less time waiting to see MD.


  • Mar 27, 21
    Verified Patient

    Yes, well when I did especially with the covid-19 covid-19, very precocious, very clean. Reception was outstanding, the assistant was outstanding and also Dr. Zuzarte. He listened, he made suggestions and went review everything what I should be taking and what I should not be taken. So it's very well formed, spent quite a bit of time with me. So I really appreciate that and he listen to me. Most important thing he listened to me.


  • Mar 11, 21
    Verified Patient

    It was a really good experience. I enjoy the way we're doing it right now. I find it even better. I have a real bad lung condition and it's hard for me to get there and talking to him on the phone as far as what we do, it's been fantastic for me, and I hope we can continue the same service. Thank you very much, and he's a great doctor. Thank you.


  • Mar 8, 21
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Zuzarte was very straightforward and honest. Good personality and very knowledgeable. Both nurse that i encountered were amazing. Highly recommend!!


  • Mar 8, 21
    Verified Patient

    This was my first time with this provider and at this office. The women checking me in and the nurse that took my BP/vitals both seemed too complete the "checklist" though lacked personality and bedside manor. Dr.Zuzarte was very nice and informative.


  • Feb 27, 21
    Verified Patient

    My doctors great. I don't like the surveys, they're too long.


  • Feb 24, 21
    Verified Patient

    It was my first appointment with this provider. Will have more information on my follow up appointment.


  • Feb 22, 21
    Verified Patient

    I recommended a friend to Dr. Zuzarte, and my friend is pleased.


  • Feb 18, 21
    Verified Patient

    I expected this to be an office visit. Of happy that was changed.


  • Feb 13, 21
    Verified Patient

    The nurse i had was friendly but the dr not so much. He didn't even answer a question I asked smh.


  • Feb 5, 21
    Verified Patient

    The door greeter was thorough and nice but everyone in the entire office seems like they didn't want to be there with a patient any longer than what they absolutely had to almost in a rush like fashion


  • Feb 3, 21
    Verified Patient

    More direct phone lines. I WAITED over an hour to speek to a human. !!!!


  • Jan 27, 21
    Verified Patient

    Very cortious


  • Jan 18, 21
    Verified Patient

    Patient care and careful listening.


  • Jan 16, 21
    Verified Patient

    You did very well with the punctuality, lousy on the environment. The t.v is awful (INAUDIBLE) in the room, lack of privacy when you come in, poor signage. Overall it didn't feel like a health it felt more like amusement park with all this noise


  • Jan 14, 21
    Verified Patient

    The doctor told me that someone was going to call me about an appointment for lab work and urine sample and no one called. I called there and someone said that I will be hearing from them and it has been 3 days. Not sure if this is normal


  • Jan 10, 21
    Verified Patient

    Everything was good


  • Jan 4, 21
    Verified Patient

    The way that Covid is now it feel safer to have a teleconference with him. I have a list of things. I need to go through. He listens he understands and usually heads up about it. So it's very good.


  • Dec 31, 20
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Zuzarte is kind listens to what I have to say and does not make me.feel rushed.


  • Dec 30, 20
    Verified Patient

    The office support staff was thorough and responsive. The doctor listened very well, was informative, and was proactive. I was very pleased with the entire experience.


  • Dec 2, 20
    Verified Patient

    They did nothing well. I had to wait 15 minutes for a first appointment (8:00 a.m.), then I waited in the exam room for over 30 minutes after the nurse was done. If I hadn't opened the door and asked the nurse where the doctor was, who knows how long I would have been waiting.


  • Nov 28, 20
    Verified Patient

    You done, you done very well with the questions.


  • Nov 20, 20
    Verified Patient

    Dr Zuzarte took the time to read past notes, asked if I had health concerns, walked thru each concern the sent me for follow up testing...he was very thorough... That is what I need in a PCP doctor. He goes to the next steps.. It was hard with telehealth 1st time there it was hard to hear and focus... But he seemed genuine & to care about my health & treatment plan.


  • Nov 18, 20
    Verified Patient

    Doing well.


  • Nov 18, 20
    Verified Patient

    I did not have to wait for my scheduled appointment and was seen almost immediately. I felt that the office was clean and staff were practicing proper safety protocols regarding the pandemic


  • Nov 11, 20
    Verified Patient

    The doctor is really rude and really didn't seem to care . He was also very rude to the nurse . I'll be making a change back to my old doctor and will not be returning to the doctor I had. I don't like that doctor at all


  • Nov 5, 20
    Verified Patient

    [Name] was quite positive and cheerful and Dr Zuzarte was very patient while I logged on, as I had some difficulty.


  • Oct 23, 20
    Verified Patient

    I have know words


  • Oct 20, 20
    Verified Patient

    Phone line was sometimes not clear Dr prescribed antibiotics and scheduled Bloodwork in a week .


  • Sep 9, 20
    Verified Patient

    It perfect don’t change


  • Sep 9, 20
    Verified Patient

    Asked me very important questions about my health


  • Sep 5, 20
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Zuzarte seems like a very genetic, generic, guy and after mentioning that I have had some chest pains, I kind of seemed disinterested and did not mention anything, maybe what the cause of that could be from or what we could do about it. Seems like he just kind of goes out throughout his day, to get through it and doesn't actually provide the utmost care that he could, for his patients.


  • Aug 28, 20
    Verified Patient

    Very complete and friendly appointment I did not feel rushed at all. I was asked several times during the appointment if I had any questions or concerns.


  • Aug 17, 20
    Verified Patient

    Everything was professional and smooth. The whole team made the visit pleasant.


  • Aug 10, 20
    Verified Patient

    Doctor's secretary was extremely helpful in processing my request. She was empathetic and efficient.


  • Jul 27, 20
    Verified Patient

    I was pleased with the way the visit was conducted.


  • Jul 25, 20
    Verified Patient

    Under the circumstances of Covid, i was able to speak with the MD in a timely manner and got the prescription that I needed. Thank you


  • Jul 23, 20
    Verified Patient

    Rather have office visits.


  • Jul 20, 20
    Verified Patient

    What Did Not Went Well:1. I was forced to find a fax machine to fax my documents to provider, while I asked to email or upload.2. Very poor audio and video


  • Jun 30, 20
    Verified Patient

    There was great communication between his nurse, [Name] reviewing ... going over the meds making sure I had the meds and that I'm very versed in the meds and know the meds and good communication with my provider Dr. Zuzarte.

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