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.
He is my favorite whenever I seek help concerning my hands
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great doctor!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very pleasant and professional.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I can’t say enough positive things about Greater Chesapeake and Dr Zimmerman. The staff is so friendly and caring. Dr Zimmerman was attentive and so helpful during multiple visits. I’m on the road to recovery/ or more managed care with his guidance.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He is good. He is Not an Arrogant Doctor. And because of that, he will go far in life.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Quick diagnosis. Very personable. Will return when surgery is needed.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very thorough explains everything to you and Moore would recommend him. He’s very excellent at doing his profession.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
I will not be returning…
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He has very good patient care. He helped me feel more at ease. He set expectations well, and he even remembered my niece and I were going to concert tomorrow.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He was a little irritated and impatient
(1 month ago)
Jul-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:
He is my favorite whenever I seek help concerning my hands
Great doctor!
Very pleasant and professional.
I can’t say enough positive things about Greater Chesapeake and Dr Zimmerman. The staff is so friendly and caring. Dr Zimmerman was attentive and so helpful during multiple visits. I’m on the road to recovery/ or more managed care with his guidance.
He is good. He is Not an Arrogant Doctor. And because of that, he will go far in life.
Quick diagnosis. Very personable. Will return when surgery is needed.
Very thorough explains everything to you and Moore would recommend him. He’s very excellent at doing his profession.
I will not be returning…
He has very good patient care. He helped me feel more at ease. He set expectations well, and he even remembered my niece and I were going to concert tomorrow.
He was a little irritated and impatient