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Dr. George Zimmerman, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. George Zimmerman, DO
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Dr. George Zimmerman, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA.
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Dr. George Zimmerman, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. George Zimmerman, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Zimmerman graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1987 and completed a residency at St. Joseph Healthcare System.Dr. George Zimmerman, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Zimmerman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Dr. Zimmerman has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Knee and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zimmerman received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Zimmerman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Zimmerman is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Avascular Necrosis
Hip Tendinitis
Steroid Injection
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Internal Derangement of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Acute Gout
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Antalgic Gait
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Toe
Arthritis of the Wrist
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Avulsion Fracture
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Carpal Fractures
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Fractures of the Periarticular Region
Complex Long-Bone Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Infection
Foot Injuries
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Bursitis
Hip Dislocation
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Impingement
Hip Injury
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Socket Injuries
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Insufficiency Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Metatarsal Fracture
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Toe
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Subacromial Bursitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Toe Fractures
Trigger Finger
Trochanteric Bursitis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
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  • Open Access Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2300 Manchester Expy Ste A101A, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 322-6646
  2. 2 St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 596-4000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zimmerman
3.7
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (10)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 18, 2019
Dr Zimmerman performed surgery on my husbands arm for a bicep tear and tendon repair. He was amazing. Bed side manner was wonderful follow through with Dr Zimmerman and his staff was amazing. This was my husbands first time ever having any surgery and they made him feel very comfortable with everything.
Sara in VA — Feb 18, 2019
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St.Joseph Healthcare System
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St. Joseph Healthcare System
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Zimmerman, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zimmerman's profile.

Dr. Zimmerman frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Knee and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Zimmerman, DO is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. George Zimmerman, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA