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Dr. George Zimmerman, DO

Dr. George Zimmerman, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. George Zimmerman, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zimmerman has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1987. He is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

2300 Manchester Expy Ste A101A Columbus, GA 31904

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Dr. Zimmerman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zimmerman

3.7
35 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr Zimmerman performed surgery on my husbands arm for a bicep tear and tendon repair. He was amazing. Bed side manner was wonderful follow through with Dr Zimmerman and his staff was amazing. This was my husbands first time ever having any surgery and they made him feel very comfortable with everything.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sara in VA – Feb 18, 2019
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I'm thankful for Dr. Zimmerman's knowledge and talent. He performed my total hip replacement 4 months ago and gave me back the ability to walk without hip pain. He was thoughtful, kind and considerate each time I saw him before and after surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vicki M. in Pembroke, VA – Sep 11, 2018
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Absolutely wonderful doctor! Fantastic bedside manner, great surgeon. I was back playing golf 6 weeks after knee replacement. He really takes the time to listen, and truly cares about his patients. Highly recommend Dr. Zimmerman!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jimmy Coleman in Wytheville, VA – Jun 06, 2018
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Dr. George Zimmerman, while he was at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA, replaced both of my knees, both of my shoulders and my left hip. I just had my right replaced by Dr. Randall Ruark whom he recommended highly. Dr. Zimmerman will treat you like a friend in and out of the office. He has great bed manners and is a good and friendly person. I recommend him very highly. I highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ismael (Ish) Nazario – Apr 30, 2018
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PT and Drs do not talk- when there is a delay getting an appointment, the patient is accused of not following through. When they do not know how to fix the pain they send you to endless rounds of physical therapy. Stop going to him a few months and he thinks he cured you and wants to know why you are back.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Ft Benning, GA – Jun 07, 2017
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I thought he was very short and not very considerate as a doctor or a person. I would not recommend him at all for your orthopedic needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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David Clark in Phenix City, Al. 36867 – Mar 24, 2017
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Dr. Zimmerman Set up my surgery before getting my insurance approved . Sent me to pre-op testing and accepted my payment then called and told me my insurance denied my surgery then refused to talk to my insurance company. its all good though because i will get a refund in 12 to 14 weeks. No clue yet what the hospital is gonna charge me for pre-op testing . At the end of the story I'm 420.00 bucks broker and still in pain . Thanks Doc. Your de bomb.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Mark in Butler,GA – Jan 31, 2017
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I do not have insurance and broke both of my ankles. He saw me onexplain time and sent me for an MRI. After paying $400 for the scans he would not see me again until I paid his Balance off as well of $700.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Broken in Columbus GA – Nov 10, 2016
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Dr. George Zimmerman, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zimmerman has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997
  • St. Joseph Healthcare System

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • St.joseph Healthcare System

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
  • Washington And Jefferson College

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2300 Manchester Expy Ste A101A Columbus, GA 31904
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Practice

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare2122 Manchester Expy Columbus, GA 31904
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy
    Columbus, GA 31904

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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