Testimonials

Below are just a few of our amazing patient reviews that we have received.

Dear Dr. John Zavaleta,

I just wanted to take a moment to write and say thank you so very much for giving me back QUALITY OF LIFE! I do not believe that my reading your article and coming to your office was a coincidence; I believe in divine appointments and meeting you was truly a divine appointment. Before coming into your office, I was in pretty bad shape. I only had a bowel movement once a month, I had unbearable abdominal pain, and making love to my husband was painful, airy, and unfulfilling. I had been to several doctors and none of them were able to help me or cared that I was experiencing this. I was very frustrated. I began to accept things the way they were. I actually began to think it was all just in my mind.

However, when I can to see you, I was amazed that there was a doctor that could actually care and listen. You confirmed all the issues that I was having and ensured me that I was not crazy and that I did not have to live in pain any more. Since you performed the pelvic floor surgery on me, my life has not been the same! I can actually have a bowel movement every day, the abdominal pain has ceased, and words can not even describe how awesome my love life is now. My husband says thank you and if he was rich, he would buy you a Rolex (smile). Thank you for caring about the health of women and having a great staff!! Keep up the wonderful work. I am telling all my friends about you.

Saved by Grace,
Brijett D. Clark

Dear Dr. John Zavaleta,

My symptoms were constipation, back pain and the most important part was my lack of sexual pleasure. I believed these symptoms were normal after giving birth to 2 children. But after a thorough exam by Dr. Zavaleta, he found the problems and they were easily corrected.

I invite all women to discuss these symptoms and the P.&E. with their gynecologist because this is the best gift that you can do for your body and your personal relations with your spouse.

Thanks to Dr. Zavaleta and his modern methods of surgical enhancements and his superior efficiency, he was able to relieve me of all symptoms and increase my sexual pleasure. Now, my husband and I enjoy our sexual relationship more, thanks to Dr. John Zavaleta.

I highly recommend the P.&E. repair!

Angelica Canales

Dear Dr. John Zavaleta,

Since my surgery I have experienced major improvements with bladder control and bowel movements. My incontinence issues have been resolved so I don’t have any problems with "leakage"! My bowel movements are normal again and I don’t have a rectum that bulges into my vagina.

A word about sex. Before the surgery, sex was embarrassing and uncomfortable for both me and my husband. Now, (after surgery) we are much happier and satisfied with this part of our relationship. We finally feel "normal" again.

Thanks to Dr. Zavaleta and his modern methods of surgical enhancements and his superior efficiency, he was able to relieve me of all symptoms and increase my sexual pleasure. Now, my husband and I enjoy our sexual relationship more, thanks to Dr. John Zavaleta.

Thanks to Dr Z. and his wonderful staff,

A satisfied patient

Dear Dr. John Zavaleta,

Since my surgery I have experienced major improvements with bladder control and bowel movements. My incontinence issues have been resolved so I don’t have any problems with "leakage"! My bowel movements are normal again and I don’t have a rectum that bulges into my vagina.

A word about sex. Before the surgery, sex was embarrassing and uncomfortable for both me and my husband. Now, (after surgery) we are much happier and satisfied with this part of our relationship. We finally feel "normal" again.

Thanks to Dr. Zavaleta and his modern methods of surgical enhancements and his superior efficiency, he was able to relieve me of all symptoms and increase my sexual pleasure. Now, my husband and I enjoy our sexual relationship more, thanks to Dr. John Zavaleta.

Thanks to Dr Z. and his wonderful staff,

A satisfied patient

To Any and All Sweet Ladies considering the services of Dr. John Zavaleta and Dr. John Hanson!

When the “bladder incontinence” I had experienced for several years worsened from occurring only when I laughed or unexpectedly sneezed or coughed to my simply having “leakage” any time, I was forced to graduate from feminine napkins to disposable panties. I’d never meant to let this condition go so long without attention, but it had been necessary for me to have some other minor surgeries and my bladder problem just kept being delayed.

I had also begun to experience trouble having bowel movements and I had initially sought guidance from the physician who had performed my first colonoscopy – he introduced me to the term “rectocele (a wall of fibrous tissue separating from the rectum from the vagina which becomes weakened, allowing the wall of the rectum to bulge into the vagina), but he told me he doubted that was my problem and recommended I experiment more with the fiber for better results. Then just before Christmas, 2008, I began experiencing vaginal bleeding. Having suffered through that several years previously, I decided it was time that I find a true specialist to help me find out what was wrong.

My mother-in-law had been directed to Dr. John Zavaleta the year before because of a prolapsed bladder and a rectocele. I’d met Dr. Zavaleta the day of her surgery and remembered how well I’d liked his bedside manner, not only with my mother-in-law, but in talking with her husband, my husband and me. So, I immediately contacted his office (Las Colinas OB-GYN) and made an appointment.

Other physicians who had recognized my bladder incontinence had simply said that they could remedy that condition – all I had to do was say when. But when I visited Las Colinas OB GYN, Dr. Zavaleta explained that we would first be completing a battery of tests which would gather the information he needed to accurately assess my problems. I never could have imagined the thoroughness and degree of testing and examinations that Dr. Zavaleta coordinated so that we would know exactly what was wrong, and what would be required to remedy my situation.

I must be honest -- I did have some anxiety about the tests Dr. Zavaleta wanted to run, but he and his staff thoroughly and patiently explained what each test determined and how each test was performed. Dr. Zavaleta’s nursing staff (Holly, Veronica, Priscilla, Virginia and others!!) are so skilled in helping the patients through these tests – they are truly incredible. They alleviated my fears through their patient guidance and assistance. So, even though there were several weeks of testing involved, within several weeks Dr. Zavaleta had obtained a thorough understanding of my condition:

I needed to have repaired:

• A prolapsed bladder
• A Rectocele (prolapsed rectum falling into the vagina)
• A Enterocele (a hernia related to the prolapsed rectum)
• A Prolapsed vaginal vault
• A possible hysterectomy

My scheduled surgery day quickly arrived and after a short “hello” from Dr. Zavaleta, Dr. Hanson (his associate), and the anesthesiologist, I was taken away to surgery. When I awoke, Dr. Zavaleta carefully explained that when they accessed the surgery sites, they found a lesion on the wall of my vagina very close to the cervix that prevented them from doing any of the intended surgeries. He had been able to take a biopsy of the lesion, as well as perform a D&C, both of which were submitted for pathology testing. Dr. Zavaleta explained that he would prescribe some medication to begin healing the lesion; we would wait for the pathology results on the biopsy and D&C, and then work to reschedule the surgery at later time.

Needless to say, I was disappointed that we were unable to proceed with the surgery at the intended time. However, I was so grateful that Dr. Zavaleta was not the type of doctor who would have proceeded with a hysterectomy and the other surgeries in spite of the lesion. The fact that he called everything to a complete halt and refocused on treating the lesion condition first meant to me that he was a safe and cautious doctor who took a conservative approach for the benefit of the patient and not his pocketbook.

The pathology results of the lesion and D&C were a relief – there were no malignancies and there was no need for a hysterectomy. So, we waited three months while I took medication to heal the lesion. As Dr. Zavaleta was first a pharmacist before he became an OB-GYN medical doctor, he had great expertise in knowing exactly what medications I needed and specific methods of taking the medications. Fortunately, after three months, the lesion had healed sufficiently that Dr. Zavaleta was ready to proceed with the surgery.

I had my surgery on a Thursday morning, performed by Dr. Zavaleta with his associate, Dr. Hanson, again assisting. Dr. Zavaleta had explained to me that in addition to the general anesthesia which would be administered, he also numbed the areas on which he would be performing the repairs. When I awoke from the surgery, I felt no pain whatsoever. Later that evening, I began to feel some “sensations” but what I felt was not pain at all – it was simply the sensation of numbed areas regaining their feelings. The next morning, Dr. Zavaleta arrived to check on me and released me to go home. All through the next several days I kept waiting and waiting and waiting for “the pain” to begin – but it simply never arrived. I was amazed at how great I felt following the surgery.

I took it easy following my surgery and followed Dr. Zavaleta’s instructions on not lifting anything heavy or doing any type of “jarring” exercises. I am now entering my 4th post-operative month and feel absolute wonderful! No more feminine napkins or disposable panties! I can have bowel movements! I am a new woman!

Liz M
(A very satisfied patient)