Dr. Bruce S Zimmer MD
Orthopedist
6355 Walker Lane, Suite 204 Physical Therapy Alexandria VA, 22310About
Dr. Bruce Zimmer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Alexandria, VA. 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1981
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Problems, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty) And More
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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