Dr. Peter W Zimmer M.D.
Surgeon
6071 E Woodmen Rd #340 Colorado Springs CO, 80923About
Dr. Peter Zimmer is a general surgeon practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Zimmer specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Zimmer provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1993
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland.
- Outcomes after resection of cholangiocellular carcinoma.
- Bupivacaine use in the Insuflow device during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: results of a prospective randomized double-blind controlled trial.
- Prospective randomized trial of talc slurry vs bleomycin in pleurodesis for symptomatic malignant pleural effusions.
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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