Dr. Ryan M. Zimmerman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., is board-certified in orthopedic surgery, he specializes in conditions of the hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow in adults and children. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard. He served as the Chief Orthopedic Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital and subsequently completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at the Curtis National Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Ryan M. Zimmerman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., is board-certified in orthopedic surgery, he specializes in conditions of the hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow in adults and children. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard. He served as the Chief Orthopedic Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital and subsequently completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at the Curtis National Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
I saw him about 5 minutes for a wrist issue and paid 100.00 co pay
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Great job on my left hand. Feeling great. Thank you so much. Scott B.
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very friendly and transparent. Explained exactly what he thought and I appreciate Kate’s it
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very good outcome - excellent , caring and attentive physician
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I cannot say enough about what a wonderful physician that Dr. Zimmerman is. He is genuinely just an all around, caring, young man. I trust him emphatically.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great service , great staff
Very knowledgeable and friendly
Him and Emily both
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Outstanding to meet my new hand doctor
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Didn't listen to me when said I didn't think I was having an RA flare just assumed because of past even though I hadn't had one like that in 15 years. Injected the joint which then caused abscess and needed to have emergency surgery to stop infection, irrigate and debriement.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly & good advice to correct my problem.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Zimmerman thoroughly explained the procedure and provided detailed notes on the outcome of the surgery. This was very helpful so I knew what to expect.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
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Lutherville
1400 Front Avenue Suite 100 Lutherville, MD 21093
Bel Air
12 MedStar Blvd. Suite 300 Bel Air, MD 21015
Dr. Ryan M. Zimmerman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with a certificate of added qualifications for surgery of the hand who specializes in conditions of the hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow in adults and children. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard.
In Boston, Dr. Zimmerman served as the Chief Orthopedic Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital and subsequently completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at the Curtis National Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Zimmerman’s interests include complex conditions of the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow in adults and children. He has numerous publications in renowned scientific journals and has spoken on a variety of topics at national and international meetings.
Dr. Zimmerman is the recipient of numerous awards, including:
New England Hand Society H. Kirk Watson, MD Founder’s Award New England Orthopedic Society Kilfoye Award H.V.P. Wilson Award Dr. Zimmerman is actively involved in the teaching of residents and fellows and conducts clinical and biomechanical research projects. Dr. Zimmerman is distinguished as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and as an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He provides care at the following Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder locations in Maryland:
I saw him about 5 minutes for a wrist issue and paid 100.00 co pay
Great job on my left hand. Feeling great. Thank you so much. Scott B.
Very friendly and transparent. Explained exactly what he thought and I appreciate Kate’s it
Very good outcome - excellent , caring and attentive physician
I cannot say enough about what a wonderful physician that Dr. Zimmerman is. He is genuinely just an all around, caring, young man. I trust him emphatically.
Great service , great staff Very knowledgeable and friendly Him and Emily both
Outstanding to meet my new hand doctor
Didn't listen to me when said I didn't think I was having an RA flare just assumed because of past even though I hadn't had one like that in 15 years. Injected the joint which then caused abscess and needed to have emergency surgery to stop infection, irrigate and debriement.
Friendly & good advice to correct my problem.
Dr. Zimmerman thoroughly explained the procedure and provided detailed notes on the outcome of the surgery. This was very helpful so I knew what to expect.