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Richard Zimmerman, MD, Neurosurgery, Phoenix, AZ

RichardSZimmermanMD

Neurosurgery Phoenix, AZ

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Pain, Skull Base

Professor, Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

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  • Office

    5777 E. Mayo Boulevard
    Phoenix, AZ 85050

Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1983 - 1989
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Mayo Distinguished Educator Mayo Clinic, 2022
  • Diamond Quality Fellow Lifetime Achievement Award Mayo Clinic, 2014
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A Panel Discussion of the Latest Health Care Headlines
    A Panel Discussion of the Latest Health Care HeadlinesApril 2nd, 2023
  • Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is a ‘Brain Pacemaker?’
    Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is a ‘Brain Pacemaker?’February 21st, 2022
  • After More Than Two Decades, Ellen Bids Devastating Facial Pain Goodbye
    After More Than Two Decades, Ellen Bids Devastating Facial Pain GoodbyeMarch 2nd, 2020
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Committees

  • Chair, MCA Education Committee

Professional Memberships