About
Robert P. Zaino, MD is a board-certified family physician practicing concierge medicine in Gahanna, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Saint Louis University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and earning Phi Beta Kappa honors. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1987. Dr. Zaino completed his residency and internship in Family Practice at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, earning recognition as Outstanding Second Year Resident in 1989.
Dr. Zaino holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians. His professional interests include geriatrics and sports medicine, and he treats conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and BPH. Patients have trusted him with their care for 20 or more years. He has earned the Top Doctor award for 2008 and 2009, the Patient Choice Award for 2008 and 2009, and Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2011 and 2013. Outside medicine, he enjoys reading, travel, and sports. Dr. Zaino approaches every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion, treating each one as he would a member of his own family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Saint Louis University, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, 1983 — Summa Cum Laude, PHI BETA KAPPA
Medical School
The Ohio State University, Doctorate of Medicine, 1987
Residency
Family Practice, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, 1987-1990 (Outstanding Second Year Resident 1989)
Additional Training
Internship: Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, Family Practice 1987-1990
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Zaino right for?
Dr. Zaino is an excellent fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on trust. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his focused, preventive approach. Older adults appreciate his professional interest in geriatrics and his consistent availability. Patients who want direct access to their physician, including after-hours and on weekends, will find his practice a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Zaino specializes in family medicine with particular focus on geriatrics, sports medicine, and preventive care. He has extensive experience managing chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and BPH. His approach emphasizes early intervention and long-term wellness planning.
Yes, Dr. Zaino holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians and maintains active hospital affiliations at Grant Hospital, Mt. Carmel East, and St. Ann.
Dr. Zaino earned his Doctorate of Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1987. He completed his residency and internship in Family Practice at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, where he received the Outstanding Second Year Resident award in 1989.
Many of Dr. Zaino's patients have maintained their care relationship with him for 20 years or more. Patient reviews highlight his consistency, accessibility, and thoroughness across decades of care.
Yes. Dr. Zaino sees every patient personally at each visit. His practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Yes. Dr. Zaino makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can reach him directly for urgent concerns outside of regular office hours.
Dr. Zaino has demonstrated a willingness to respond to patients in urgent situations beyond the office setting. Patient accounts include him responding directly to a neighbor's home to diagnose a cardiac emergency.
Dr. Zaino has earned several patient-driven honors. He received the Top Doctor award in 2008 and 2009, the Patient Choice Award in 2008 and 2009, and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2011 and 2013.
Dr. Zaino treats every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion. He focuses on helping patients navigate the healthcare system while emphasizing wellness and prevention. He describes his goal as delivering the best medical care possible, treating each patient as he would a family member.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026