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.
Dr Zimmerman has operated on both of my shoulders. He’s a chip off the old block; his father was a compassionate and stellar doctor. Dr Zimmerman is exceptional too in every way a patient would desire their doctor to be.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Listens to my concerns and addresses each issue conservatively. Makes me feels valued as a patient.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Great physician..
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Staff is extremely pleasant.
Dr. Zimmerman was very pleasant and professional
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Knowledgeable, patient, and efficient.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional and helpful. Calmed my fears about the steroid injection.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
One of the finest Doctors I’ve ever been treated by in all my life !
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very nice and personable! Treated my injuries with care and satisfaction!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Always the best
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Outstanding doctor
Great smile very friendly
(3 weeks ago)
May-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:
Dr Zimmerman has operated on both of my shoulders. He’s a chip off the old block; his father was a compassionate and stellar doctor. Dr Zimmerman is exceptional too in every way a patient would desire their doctor to be.
Listens to my concerns and addresses each issue conservatively. Makes me feels valued as a patient.
Great physician..
Staff is extremely pleasant. Dr. Zimmerman was very pleasant and professional
Knowledgeable, patient, and efficient.
Very professional and helpful. Calmed my fears about the steroid injection.
One of the finest Doctors I’ve ever been treated by in all my life !
Very nice and personable! Treated my injuries with care and satisfaction!
Always the best
Outstanding doctor Great smile very friendly