Gregory P. Zale, MD
General Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Northern Dutchess Hospital
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Hartford Hospital, Hand Surgery, 1996
- Fellowship: Banner Good Samaritan Hospital, Surgery (General Surgery), 1994
- Residency: Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, General Practice, 1993
- Residency: Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Surgery (General Surgery), 1988
- Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 1987
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Rhinebeck
- 6511 Spring Brook Avenue, Suite 101, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-871-4275
- fax: 845-871-4362
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Coventry-Aetna
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare New York
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
84 ratings, 12 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
He was understanding.,Patient and explained things to me in a way I could understand, and not annoyed with my multiple questions!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Very good doctor & he recommended another Dr. In network.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Zale remembered me from previous visits. That gave us a solid starting point. His diagnosis and treatment plan were explained with all the options. I was impressed with his instruction for the intern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Matter of fact and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Gregory Zale is the most wonderful surgeon I have ever met. He is thorough and easy to talk with and to understand what is going on. I would recommend Dr. Zale any day to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Best doctor I’ve ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Kind, confident, caring humor stress-free made a scary visit into a really pleasant experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Spent time with me, was not rushed, discussed my situation & possible procedures. I was very impressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
He was a clear communicator and made me feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
Very friendly , down to earth and explained everything in a clear and simple way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Dr. Zale is not only a fantastic surgeon, but he has a lovely man with the kindest manner.