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Dr. Richard Zimmerman, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.7 (13)
Map Pin Small Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Richard Zimmerman, MD

Dr. Richard Zimmerman, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital. Dr. Zimmerman, completed a residency at Med College Va. Patients rated Dr. Zimmerman an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Zimmerman works at Mayo Clinic - Arizona in Phoenix, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Epilepsy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Zimmerman's Office Locations

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    AZ - Neuro Surgery
    5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 818-4934

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Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dural Tear
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Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
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Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
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Syringomyelia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
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Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
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Laminoplasty
Nerve Ablation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1780669937
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Barrow Neur Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Med College Va
    Residency
    Internship
    • Med College Va
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Richard 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 works at Mayo Clinic - Arizona in Phoenix, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Zimmerman’s profile.

    Dr. Zimmerman has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Epilepsy, 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.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Zimmerman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. 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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