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Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD
1.8 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
San Francisco, CA
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16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Zimel graduated from Northwestern University. Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Zimel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. Dr. Zimel has experience treating conditions like Soft Tissue Sarcoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zimel received an average rating of 1.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Zimel's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Zimel is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Bone Cancer
Joint Pain
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Bone Cancer
Joint Pain
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Bone Cancer
Joint Pain
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Fracture
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Vertebral Column Tumors
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Canopy Health HMO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • CA WholeCare Network HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Medica Choice
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Northern CA HMO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 University of California at San Francisco
    1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 885-3800
  2. 2 Univ of California Home Care Serv
    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1000
  3. 3 Epilepsy Clinic-Oakland
    744 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 428-3238

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    2008
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zimel's profile.

Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA