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Dr. Paul Zimmerman, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Duluth, MN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paul Zimmerman, MD

Dr. Paul Zimmerman, MD is a Pulmonologist in Duluth, MN. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine and is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior, Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center and Essentia Health-Sandstone. Dr. Zimmerman, completed a residency at Mayo Grad School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Zimmerman an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Zimmerman works at Practice in Duluth, MN with other offices in Ashland, WI and Sandstone, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Emphysema, Shortness of Breath and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Zimmerman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Duluth Clinic
    400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-3993
  2. 2
    Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic
    1615 Maple Ln Ste 1, Ashland, WI 54806 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 685-7500
  3. 3
    Essentia Health-Sandstone
    705 Lundorff Dr, Sandstone, MN 55072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-3993
  4. 4
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    1625 Maple Ln, Ashland, WI 54806 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 685-7500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior
  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center
  • Essentia Health-Sandstone

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Emphysema
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Bronchiectasis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Blastomycosis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Cough
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Empyema
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Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Lung Abscess
Lung Carcinoma
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Valley Fever
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Paul Zimmerman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1386669398
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mayo Grad School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Zimmerman has seen patients for Emphysema, Shortness of Breath and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zimmerman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Zimmerman. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zimmerman.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Zimmerman, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Zimmerman 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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