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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No show. I ended up with a PA. Not what I like for a first time
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Outstanding professional and highly skilled physician. Highly recommended!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Followed up in a appropriate time . Same day !
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Everyone at this office is wonderful! Dr. Zimmerman is so kind and gentle. I don’t like needles but he made me feel calm and relaxed. Highly recommend this physician and office.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I had a very great experience!
Wonderful physician!!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Professional and very competent. He was new to me, I found him easy to talk with re: my hand.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
I got an appointment within two days. I waited to be called back for about 5 minutes. The doctor saw me quickly. It was all good.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Zimmerman was very nice. He helped me with what I needed.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
I went in with a wrist injury to get a doctor's note for some time off work to recover and do physical therapy. This doctor never once asked for my pain, and after seeing my MRI and deciding I didn't need surgery completely brushed me off. He was not empathetic to my current situation, never asked about my job duties and how my injury would affect it, and even though I am in incredible pain and can only use one hand, he decided I was qualified to go back to work the next day, and in doing so, his note denied me workman's compensation for the time off that I need to recover my partial torn ligament. The doctor was curt, bordering on rude, and maybe a fine surgeon but is a terrible person to see if you need workman's compensation forms or notes for your bosses. I will never go see him or anyone at this clinic ever again. As a result of his note, I will be forced to go out of work for several weeks and cannot receive workman's compensation pay, and will also have to pay for physical thera
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Top notch! Takes the time to explain everything the condition and remedies. Also any possible follow up procedures.
(1 month ago)
Nov-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:
No show. I ended up with a PA. Not what I like for a first time
Outstanding professional and highly skilled physician. Highly recommended!
Followed up in a appropriate time . Same day !
Everyone at this office is wonderful! Dr. Zimmerman is so kind and gentle. I don’t like needles but he made me feel calm and relaxed. Highly recommend this physician and office.
I had a very great experience! Wonderful physician!!
Professional and very competent. He was new to me, I found him easy to talk with re: my hand.
I got an appointment within two days. I waited to be called back for about 5 minutes. The doctor saw me quickly. It was all good.
Dr Zimmerman was very nice. He helped me with what I needed.
I went in with a wrist injury to get a doctor's note for some time off work to recover and do physical therapy. This doctor never once asked for my pain, and after seeing my MRI and deciding I didn't need surgery completely brushed me off. He was not empathetic to my current situation, never asked about my job duties and how my injury would affect it, and even though I am in incredible pain and can only use one hand, he decided I was qualified to go back to work the next day, and in doing so, his note denied me workman's compensation for the time off that I need to recover my partial torn ligament. The doctor was curt, bordering on rude, and maybe a fine surgeon but is a terrible person to see if you need workman's compensation forms or notes for your bosses. I will never go see him or anyone at this clinic ever again. As a result of his note, I will be forced to go out of work for several weeks and cannot receive workman's compensation pay, and will also have to pay for physical thera
Top notch! Takes the time to explain everything the condition and remedies. Also any possible follow up procedures.