Dr. Barbara L Zimmerman MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
600 East Blvd Elkhart IN, 46514About
Dr. Barbara Zimmerman practices Emergency Medicine in Elkhart, IN. Dr. Zimmerman assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Zimmerman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1985
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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