Dr. John West Zimmer MD
Orthopedist
77 Herrick St Suite 201 The Medica Beverly MA, 01915About
Dr. John Zimmer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Beverly, MA. Dr. Zimmer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Zimmer 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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