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.
Office
2300 M St NW
Ste 507
Washington, DC 20037
Education & Training
- Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018 - 2019
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2018
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2014
- Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2013
- Colgate UniversityBA, Molecular Biology, Cum Laude, Honors in Molecular Biology, 2003 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
- VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
- DC State Medical License 2019 - 2024
- MA State Medical License 2018 - 2020
- 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
- 30 citationsPredictors of acromial and scapular stress fracture after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a study by the ASES Complications of RSA Multicenter Research GroupKuhan A. Mahendraraj, Joseph A. Abboud, April Armstrong, Luke S. Austin, Tyler J. Brolin
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2021-03-04 - 77 citationsAddition of Vancomycin to Cefazolin Prophylaxis Is Associated With Acute Kidney Injury After Primary Joint ArthroplastyP. Maxwell Courtney, Christopher M. Melnic, Zachary R. Zimmer, Jason B Anari, Gwo Chin Lee
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2015-07-01 - 57 citationsPrevalence of cerebrovascular events during shoulder surgery and association with patient position.Darren J. Friedman, Nata Parnes, Zachary R. Zimmer, Laurence D. Higgins, Jon J.P. Warner
Orthopedics. 2009-04-01
Journal Articles
- The Open Eden-Hybinette Procedure for Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability with Glenoid Bone LossGalvin, 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 FracturesZimmer, 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 ArthroplastyCourtney, 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 SavingsZimmer, Z., Chona, D., Kuntz, A., Huffman, R., Glaser, D., American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2017 Annual Meeting, 1/14/2017
- Suprascapular Neuropathy: Incidence and SignificanceBoykin, 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 Significance1/1/2010
- 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 SavingsZimmer, 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 PainMay 11th, 2021
- 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)November 5th, 2020
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