
Richard Louis Zaniewski, DO
Pain MedicinePhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic
- 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-952-6840
- fax: 617-952-6836
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Physical Medicine Clinic
- 35 Congress Street, Suite 211, Salem, MA 01970
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-825-8700
- fax: 978-740-4720
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical Center, PM&R, 1990
- Residency: New Jersey Medical School, Physical Medicine & Rehab., 1990
- Residency: Union Hospital-New Jersey, General Practice Residency, 1987
- Internship: Union Hospital-New Jersey, Rotating Internship, 1986
- Medical Education: University of Health Sciences - Kansas City, 1985
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1991
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
97 ratings, 42 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/5/2026
Excellent
- Reviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Z was very informative and took the time to get to know my situation.
- Reviewed on 1/17/2026
Very pleasant and a good listener as to what I was expressing.
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
It was a great experience.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
I've been seeing Dr.Z for a good period of time. He always is professional and listen and explains so I understand!
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
The provider had clearly reviewed my record and connected my previous visit with information on today's visit. He was understanding of my situation and provided compassionate and highly relevant care. I will continue to see this provider for my care and would enthusiastically recommend his service to anyone in a similar situation.
- Reviewed on 11/28/2025
very pleasant and easy to talk with
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
My visit with Dr. Z went very, very well. He explained everything quite clearly for me to understand and he showed me x-rays and was very informative.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Zaniewski, {Always on an Epitome in of Resolve, Health Regiment{S} in which is ALWAYS BEST FOR PATIENT!} it is a Honor to Be in his Hands, Accountability and Responsibility etc;. More people like Dr. Z. " The World Would Be A Better Place. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Respect and patience were off the scale. I am a senior who is a dyslexic, he had no knowledge of this but quickly made me feel comfortable and at ease with his very professional manner.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr Zaniewski is a gem.
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
Always a positive experience.
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Very professional
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
The doctor was very humble and answered all my questions in a timely manner. It was great.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
I remember nothing just ablur of people standing in the room. We were late so there wasn't much time.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Z and [redacted] & [redacted] where very helpful and a lot of ways to help me get thought my neuropathy and my un balance problems. I will do what they all recommend to me and let them know how I make out in the near future and I thank them all very much [redacted]
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
good meeting, not trying to push further follow up or medication that was unnecessary.
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
Kind and interested in my concerns
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Experienced and knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Zaniewski is a very compassionate doctor who listens and tries to think outside the box. Always shows concern for his patients well being.
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Zaniewski listens to my concerns, answers my questions, and encourages my input to the discussion.
- Reviewed on 9/11/2025
Very thorough
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
It was a great experience. He has a great bedside manner, and I look forward to working with him.
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
Dr. Zaniewski really got who I am. He readily acknowledged that I know my body and, in fact, renewed my self confidence.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr Zaniewski was very caring and listened to me describing my problems and took care in examining and questioning my pain and anxiety and we made another plan for P/T and an appointment follow-up
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. Zaniewski and [redacted] and [redacted] and anyone combined with Spalding and Cornell Orthotics were very helpful. I appreciated their time and their interest and insight and it's always a pleasure to work alongside them. Thank you so much.
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
He had excellent knowledge about my condition
- Reviewed on 8/7/2025
Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr. Zaniewski is very compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He treats our disabled son with respect and compassion.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
This specialist had another Doctor, a physical therapist and a member from my prosthetic office and one other person. They were outstanding. ??
- Reviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Z was lovely and very helpful. However, the gentleman from Cornell orthotics was rude and abrupt and told us when I asked questions. He had only had two minutes.
- Reviewed on 6/24/2025
Good team approach.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
very thorough and worked well with the healthcare team
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
I. Was very happy with the information he gave me
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
The appointment and recommendations given were helpful and encouraging. Looking forward to implementing the plan
- Reviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr. Zaniewski is an exemplary physician on the staff at Spalding. He is thorough, listens carefully, actively listening, and provides immediate care. In addition, he provided a referral for physical therapy that was outstanding. I can't say enough about him. He deserves a bonus. If he doesn't get a bonus or raise, and that doesn't happen, you need to know there are other people paying more money for him. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/13/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
All 3 were gracious, showed interest in the problem, detailed in questions and explanations.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
I was impressed with the thoroughness of the doctor's physical examination of my body. I feel somewhat confident that he made the right diagnosis of my problem.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Z was very patient and knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 4/22/2025
Always professional and takes time to listen and explain!
- Reviewed on 4/11/2025
Hello, my provider, Dr. Z, provided quality care and upon arrival I was able to see and meet with [redacted] which is a part of my prosthetic team here at Spalding at the Beverly Cummings Center. And it was an amazing experience because I was shown quality care, respect, I was understood, my requests for adjustments to my prosthetic leg were acknowledged. Also, the request from [redacted] to Dr. Z for the referral [redacted] was a great experience for me and I'm grateful to have you guys as a part of my team.