Dr. Gary Alan Zimmerman M.D.
Neurosurgeon
267 Grant St Schine 8 Bridgeport CT, 06610Rating
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Dr. Gary Zimmerman practices Neurological Surgery in Bridgeport, CT. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Zimmerman prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1990
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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