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Dr. Laura Timmerman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (119)
Map Pin Small Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Laura Timmerman, MD

Dr. Laura Timmerman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 37 years of experience. They graduated from University of California At Berkeley and is affiliated with John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center.

Dr. Timmerman works at Laura A. Timmerman, M.D. in Walnut Creek, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Timmerman's Office Locations

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    Laura A. Timmerman, M.D.
    230 N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 952-4080
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00

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  • John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center

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    About Dr. Laura Timmerman, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1225052681
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • American Sports Med Institute
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Uc Davis Med Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California At Berkeley
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Laura Timmerman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Timmerman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Timmerman works at Laura A. Timmerman, M.D. in Walnut Creek, CA. View the full address on Dr. Timmerman’s profile.

    119 patients have reviewed Dr. Timmerman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Timmerman.

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