Dr. George William Zimmerman D.O.
Orthopedist
2300 Manchester Expy Suite 101a Columbus GA, 31904About
Dr. George Zimmerman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, GA. Dr. Zimmerman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Zimmerman 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1987
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Acl Tear
- Pain
- Femur Fracture
- Swelling
- Osteomyelitis
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