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Dr. Richard Halpin Zimlich M.D.
Orthopedist
2880 Tricom St Charleston SC, 29406About
Dr. Richard Zimlich is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Zimlich specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Zimlich tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1992
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Dr. Richard Halpin Zimlich M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2880 Tricom St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Don Owen Stovall M.D.2880 TRICOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406
- Dr. Joshua Hardy Lamb M.D.8950 University Blvd., Ste. 200 Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Shailesh Maneklal Patel MD2880 TRICOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406
- Dr. Eric S Stem MD2880 Tricom St Charleston SC 29406
- Mr. Jon P Devries MD9100 Medcom St Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Brett Young M.D.8950 University Blvd., Ste. 200 Charleston SC 29406
Nearest Hospitals
BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITALl
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRIVE CHARLESTON SC 29414TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTERl
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR CHARLESTON SC 29406