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Dr. Brian Zimmer, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
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Overview of Dr. Brian Zimmer, MD

Dr. Brian Zimmer, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret and Allegheny Valley Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Zimmer an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Zimmer works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA with other offices in Blawnox, PA and New Kensington, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Acidosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Zimmer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Renal Endocrine Associates PC
    5171 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 784-5144
  2. 2
    Polam & Associates PC
    121 Freeport Rd Ste 200, Blawnox, PA 15238 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 683-4550
  3. 3
    Office
    7714 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 241-6790
  4. 4
    Valley Medical Associates PC
    1 Kensington Sq, New Kensington, PA 15068 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (724) 335-2876

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UPMC St. Margaret
  • Allegheny Valley Hospital

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Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Acidosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)

Treatment frequency



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Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Acidosis
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Fever
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Gout
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Kidney Infection
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
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    About Dr. Brian Zimmer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962430348
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Zimmer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Zimmer has seen patients for Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Acidosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zimmer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Zimmer. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zimmer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Zimmer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Zimmer appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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