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Dr. Francis Zidar, MD

Dr. Francis Zidar, MD

Interventional Cardiology*

Dr. Francis Zidar, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. David's Medical Center and Heart Hospital of Austin. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (57 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
900 W 38th St Ste 400
Austin, TX 78705

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Zidar specializes in the areas of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Zidar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zidar

4.9

57 ratings, 43 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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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Fred E. Davis – Jun 29, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Kris Murthy – Jun 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Clifford Wells – May 06, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Sandra Anna-John – Mar 03, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Darrell P. – Feb 04, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Marvin Jansen – Nov 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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John – Oct 17, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Murray Moore – Sep 24, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Virginia Banasau – Sep 19, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Bill J. Jakobeit – Sep 17, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Charles Dodd – Aug 04, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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John "Mac" Maclaren – Jul 19, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Norma L. Hutchinson – Jul 15, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Jul 12, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Susan Scott – Jul 11, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Jul 06, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Walter Hennigan, MD in Austin, TX – May 24, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Breck Bostwick in Austin, TX – May 14, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Apr 08, 2019
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care philosophy

The Mission of Austin Heart is to provide exceptional cardiac and vascular care to every patient every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness, and personal pride.

biography

Accepting New Patients! Please call 512-206-3669 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Frank Zidar is originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He received his undergraduate degree with Honors from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He...read more

  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Duke University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Michigan Health System

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Michigan Health System

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Medical Specialties
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Cardiology†
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Interventional Cardiology
†Self designated 
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  • Sudden Cardiac Death, 2008

  • Publication, 2004

  • Publication, 1996

  • Publication, 2004

  • Publication, 2008

  • Publication, 1993

  • Publication, 1995

  • Publication, 1996

  • Book Chapter, 2007

  • Publication, 1991

  • Book Chapter, 2004

  • Publication, 2004

  • Publication, 1995

  • Publication, 1993

  • Publication, 2003

  • Publication, 2004

  • Publication, 1995

  • Identifying Heart Disease, 2008

  • Book Chapter, 2004

  • Publication, 2003

  • Publication, 2003

  • Cum Laude; Boston College, School of Arts & Sciences, 1992

  • Alpha Epsilon Delta - National Pre-Medical Honor Society, 1992

  • Bristol Myers Squibb Research Award Winner: Cardiology, 2002

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. David's Round Rock Medical Center

    2400 Round Rock Ave
    Round Rock, TX 78681
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St
    Austin, TX 78705
    Recipient of 86
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Heart Hospital of Austin

    3801 N Lamar Blvd
    Austin, TX 78756
    Recipient of 51
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    View all awards
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