About
Alvaro Zeballos MD brings more than 20 years of emergency medicine experience to Care Hop Direct Primary Care. He trained at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for his medical degree and completed his residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Before founding Care Hop, Dr. Zeballos served as Chief Growth Officer and co-founded BetterMed Urgent Care, guiding its strategic expansion. He also held clinical roles at Bon Secours, SRMC, and VCU Medical Center. Dr. Zeballos holds specialized training in Lean Implementation in Healthcare and Continuous Improvement methodologies. At Care Hop, he serves as Chief Medical Officer of Care Hop Urgent Care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Residency
State University of New York at Buffalo
Additional Training
Lean Implementation in Healthcare, Continuous Improvement and TPS
Who is Dr. Zeballos right for?
Dr. Zeballos is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician with deep roots in emergency and urgent care. Patients managing acute conditions or frequent urgent needs benefit from his 20-plus years of hands-on clinical experience. His background in healthcare systems and operational efficiency means visits run smoothly and efficiently. He works well with patients who value a provider who understands both clinical care and how to navigate complex health situations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alvaro Zeballos spent more than 20 years practicing emergency medicine. He held clinical positions at Bon Secours, SRMC, and VCU Medical Center before co-founding Care Hop.
Dr. Zeballos earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Dr. Zeballos practices internal medicine at Care Hop Direct Primary Care. His clinical foundation in emergency medicine informs his approach to urgent and primary care needs.
Dr. Zeballos serves as Chief Medical Officer of Care Hop Urgent Care. He co-founded the practice alongside Dr. Gazoni and Dr. Dara after their work building BetterMed Urgent Care.
Yes. Dr. Zeballos holds specialized training in Lean Implementation in Healthcare, Continuous Improvement, and the Toyota Production System. He applied these methods during his tenure as Chief Growth Officer at BetterMed Urgent Care.
Dr. Zeballos sees adults across a broad range of primary care and urgent care needs. His emergency medicine background makes him especially capable with acute presentations alongside routine and preventive care.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026