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Gretchen Zimmerman, MD, General Surgery, Houston, TX

Gretchen Mary Zimmerman MD


Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

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  • 6411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030

  • Phone+1 713-704-4000

  • Fax+1 713-704-2658

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Summary

  • Dr. Gretchen Zimmerman is a general surgeon based in Houston, TX, with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology (non-breast), and general/gastrointestinal surgery. She completed her medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine in 1980 and her surgical residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 1985. Dr. Zimmerman's work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, with notable articles on colon perforation due to endometriosis and CT diagnosis of perforated duodenal diverticulum. She has been recognized as a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1985
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1982 - 2019
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Practicing Medicine Is in the Blood for McGovern Medical School Graduate
    Practicing Medicine Is in the Blood for McGovern Medical School GraduateJune 8th, 2018

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