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Dr. Scott Zimmer, MD

Dr. Scott Zimmer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Zimmer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chardon, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zimmer has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center and Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 110 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (110 reviews)

Practice

13170 Ravenna Rd Ste 200 Chardon, OH 44024
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(844) 542-6363

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zimmer is affiliated with Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center Beachwood, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zimmer specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Zimmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zimmer

4.5

110 ratings, 58 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
9%
9%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Maruel – Mar 14, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Tracy Hockran – Sep 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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GRJ – Mar 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Don – Mar 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Ken Lazo – Feb 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Shannon Beal – Jan 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Robin – Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Paul – Apr 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Susana Weingarten Evert – Jul 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Karen Wiley – Jan 09, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 12, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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May 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Joe Muraco – Feb 26, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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mary anne gluhank – Feb 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Miskulin – Aug 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mary in Chapin, SC – Feb 01, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Provide the latest surgical and non-surgical care to my patients for conditions of the hand, elbow, and shoulder.  This care will be provided with compassion, honesty, in a warm and friendly environment.  

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedics

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Mount Carmel Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Jubilee Healthcare LLC13170 Ravenna Rd Ste 200 Chardon, OH 44024
1
Lake Orthopaedic Associates Inc.7580 Auburn Rd Ste 214 Concord Township, OH 44077
2
University Hospitals TriPoint Medical Center7590 Auburn Rd Concord Township, OH 44077
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University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center25501 Chagrin Blvd Beachwood, OH 44122
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center

    25501 Chagrin Blvd
    Beachwood, OH 44122
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UH Cleveland Medical Center

    11100 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44106

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center

    7590 Auburn Rd
    Concord Township, OH 44077
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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