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 experience a short waiting time before I was seen by my doc. He answered all of my questions to my satisfaction
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very supportive! Answers all my questions.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Thanks so much for a wonderful experience. My arm is back to normal after a bad break
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional, did my surgery with Dr. Zimmerman and follow ups he was great! I cut my hand with table saw and the my hand is almost at full recovery and injury not noticeable!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great doctor
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent results, very personable. I am happy with my results and would recommend Dr. Zimmerman.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Zimmerman is everything you'd hope for in your physician. He is incredibly smart, has superb patience, & top notch patient care.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
The best doctor and very detailed
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Zimmerman is the best hand and shoulder specialist. He is very knowledgeable and very responsive to patients with questions. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has hand or shoulder problems.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
No show. I ended up with a PA. Not what I like for a first time
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Read More
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 experience a short waiting time before I was seen by my doc. He answered all of my questions to my satisfaction
Very supportive! Answers all my questions.
Thanks so much for a wonderful experience. My arm is back to normal after a bad break
Very professional, did my surgery with Dr. Zimmerman and follow ups he was great! I cut my hand with table saw and the my hand is almost at full recovery and injury not noticeable!
Great doctor
Excellent results, very personable. I am happy with my results and would recommend Dr. Zimmerman.
Dr. Zimmerman is everything you'd hope for in your physician. He is incredibly smart, has superb patience, & top notch patient care.
The best doctor and very detailed
Dr. Zimmerman is the best hand and shoulder specialist. He is very knowledgeable and very responsive to patients with questions. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has hand or shoulder problems.
No show. I ended up with a PA. Not what I like for a first time