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Dr. Scott Zimmer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (106)
Map Pin Small Chardon, OH
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Scott Zimmer, MD

Dr. Scott Zimmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chardon, OH. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and is affiliated with TriPoint Medical Center and Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center. Dr. Zimmer, completed a residency at Mount Carmel Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Zimmer an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Zimmer works at Practice in Chardon, OH with other offices in Beachwood, OH and Concord Township, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Wrist, Joint Pain and Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and 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. Zimmer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northshore Healthcare
    13170 Ravenna Rd Ste 200, Chardon, OH 44024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 542-6363
  2. 2
    University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center
    25501 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 542-6363
  3. 3
    University Hospitals Tripoint Medical Center
    7590 Auburn Rd, Concord Township, OH 44077 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 542-6363
  4. 4
    Vein Clinics of Lake County LLC
    7580 Auburn Rd Ste 214, Concord Township, OH 44077 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (440) 946-0053

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • TriPoint Medical Center
  • Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Joint Pain
Limb Pain

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Neuroplasty
Ganglion Cyst
Shoulder Fracture
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Trigger Finger Release
Cervical Radiculopathy
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Humerus Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Wrist Replacement
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Infective Arthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Bursal Drainage
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
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    • Commercial Insurance Company
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    • Coventry Health Care
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    • Golden Rule
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1588641708
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Shands Hospital at The University of Florida
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mount Carmel Regional Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Zimmer has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Wrist, Joint Pain and Limb Pain, 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.

    106 patients have reviewed Dr. Zimmer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zimmer.

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