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.
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Very kind and professional. As a new pt to his practice I was very impressed.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very good examination, informative.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
He’s always so professional and kind.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very kind and knowledgeable. I appreciate his demeanor and the time he spent explaining what was happening to my wrist.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Zimmerman is very kind and compassionate.
. He explained my issues and then advised me what to do to to solve my medical problems.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
I saw Dr. Zimmerman for maybe 3 minutes. He was friendly and welcoming. He wanted to know if I wanted to make an appointment to return in 6 weeks. I did.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Answered questions and proposed solutions clearly.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Zimmerman is a wonderful Dr. He has such a great bedside manner. I can't imagine using anyone else
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
My surgery was perfect! Dr. Zimmerman gave me relief I haven’t felt in years. I was able to reel in a 57 inch Mahi 12 days after surgery. I beyond recommend him! I already have my 2nd surgery scheduled for my other hand.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Listens attentively and takes into account the patient's wishes.
(1 month ago)
Apr-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:
Very kind and professional. As a new pt to his practice I was very impressed.
Very good examination, informative.
He’s always so professional and kind.
Very kind and knowledgeable. I appreciate his demeanor and the time he spent explaining what was happening to my wrist.
Dr. Zimmerman is very kind and compassionate. . He explained my issues and then advised me what to do to to solve my medical problems.
I saw Dr. Zimmerman for maybe 3 minutes. He was friendly and welcoming. He wanted to know if I wanted to make an appointment to return in 6 weeks. I did.
Answered questions and proposed solutions clearly.
Dr. Zimmerman is a wonderful Dr. He has such a great bedside manner. I can't imagine using anyone else
My surgery was perfect! Dr. Zimmerman gave me relief I haven’t felt in years. I was able to reel in a 57 inch Mahi 12 days after surgery. I beyond recommend him! I already have my 2nd surgery scheduled for my other hand.
Listens attentively and takes into account the patient's wishes.