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Zachary Zimmer, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC

ZacharyRichardsZimmerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Washington, DC

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Overview of Dr. Zimmer

Dr. Zachary Zimmer is an orthopedic surgeon in Washington, DC and is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital. He received his medical degree from Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and has been in practice 6 years. He is one of 65 doctors at George Washington University Hospital who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has more than 30 publications and over 250 citings.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018 - 2019
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2018
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2013
  • Colgate University
    Colgate UniversityBA, Molecular Biology, Cum Laude, Honors in Molecular Biology, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2018
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • DeForest P. Williard Award for Excellence by a Senior Resident University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018
  • Joseph P. Iannotti Award for Excellence in Shoulder Surgery by a Senior Resident University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018
  • DeForest P. Williard Award Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Open Eden-Hybinette Procedure for Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability with Glenoid Bone Loss  
    Galvin, J.W., Zimmer, Z.R., Prete, A.M., Warner, J.J., Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine., 1/1/2019
  • Evaluation and Treatment of Open Distal Humerus Fractures  
    Zimmer, Z.R., Horneff, J.G., Taylor, R.M, Levin, L.S., Kovach, S., Mehta, S., JBJS Rev., 1/1/2017
  • Addition of Vancomycin to Cefazolin Prophylaxis is Associated with Acute Kidney Injury After Primary Joint Arthroplasty  
    Courtney, P.M., Melnic, C.M., Zimmer, Z., Anari, J., Lee, G.C., Clin Orthop Relat Res, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Rotator Cuff Repair: An Opportunity for Improved Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, and Ultimately, Cost Savings
    Zimmer, Z., Chona, D., Kuntz, A., Huffman, R., Glaser, D., American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2017 Annual Meeting, 1/14/2017
  • Suprascapular Neuropathy: Incidence and Significance
    Boykin, R., Friedman, D., Zimmer, Z.R., Warner, J.J.P., Higgins, L.D., American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2009 Annual Meeting, 1/25/2009

Lectures

  • Suprascapular Neuropathy: Incidence and Significance 
    1/1/2010
  • Hemiarthroplasty for a Comminuted Fracture of the Proximal Humerus. 
    1/1/2009
  • Ideal Baseplate Positioning in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. 
    Park City, Utah - 1/11/2019
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Other

  • Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Setting of Proximal Humeral Bone Loss [online course] 
    Zimmer, Z.R., Carducci, M., Jawa, A, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    1/1/2019
  • Rotator Cuff Repair: An Opportunity for Improved Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, and Ultimately, Cost Savings 
    Zimmer, Z., Chona, D., Kuntz, A., Huffman, R., Glaser, D., American Shoulder and Elbow Society 2016 Annual Meeting
    1/6./2016

Press Mentions

  • Americans Are Increasingly Experiencing Chronic Pain
    Americans Are Increasingly Experiencing Chronic PainMay 11th, 2021
  • Nova Scotia Researcher Granted $1.2M to Study Effects of Vietnam War on Human Aging
    Nova Scotia Researcher Granted $1.2M to Study Effects of Vietnam War on Human AgingMarch 18th, 2021
  • Postdoctoral Position in Demography of Chronic Pain - Global Aging and Community Initiative (GACI)
    Postdoctoral Position in Demography of Chronic Pain - Global Aging and Community Initiative (GACI)November 5th, 2020