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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Dr. Zimmerman explained everything and made me feel very comfortable. He’s very personable and seems to be extremely knowledgeable.
Jun-2025
He is my regular hand doctor and I think he’s terrific
Jun-2025
Dr. Zimmerman was very kind, thorough and a great listener.
Jun-2025
Dr Zimmerman made me feel at ease from the start. He listened to what I said and explained my issue clearly and provided 2 options for my care
Jun-2025
Very easy to talk too and the PA was very through in her exam.
Jun-2025
Excellent with sharing knowledge in an easy to understand way.
Jun-2025
Tolerated a of questions asked and always with a smile. A great go to guy
Jun-2025
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Zimmerman. His knowledge and professionalism is top rate and arguably one of the nicest people I know.
Jun-2025
Very nice and thorough in his analyzing of my situation. I like his suggestion.
Jun-2025
Both the Doctor and the PA were very patient, answered all of my questions and explained things clearly.
May-2025
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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 explained everything and made me feel very comfortable. He’s very personable and seems to be extremely knowledgeable.
He is my regular hand doctor and I think he’s terrific
Dr. Zimmerman was very kind, thorough and a great listener.
Dr Zimmerman made me feel at ease from the start. He listened to what I said and explained my issue clearly and provided 2 options for my care
Very easy to talk too and the PA was very through in her exam.
Excellent with sharing knowledge in an easy to understand way.
Tolerated a of questions asked and always with a smile. A great go to guy
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Zimmerman. His knowledge and professionalism is top rate and arguably one of the nicest people I know.
Very nice and thorough in his analyzing of my situation. I like his suggestion.
Both the Doctor and the PA were very patient, answered all of my questions and explained things clearly.