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Office
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-704-4000Fax+1 713-704-2658
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 HoustonResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1985
- Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1980
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 1982 - 2019
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 14 citationsPerforation of the colon due to endometriosis.Philip C. Goodman, Bharat Raval, Gretchen M Zimmerman
Gastrointestinal Radiology. 1990-01-01 - 10 citationsCT diagnosis of perforated duodenal diverticulumPhilip C. Goodman, Bharat Raval, Gretchen M Zimmerman
Clinical Imaging. 1989-12-01
Press Mentions
- Practicing Medicine Is in the Blood for McGovern Medical School GraduateJune 8th, 2018
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