Dr. Heather Leigh Zimmerman MD
Pediatrician
14080 Hospital Rd Boys Town NE, 68010About
Dr. Heather Zimmerman is a pediatrician practicing in Boys Town, NE. Dr. Zimmerman is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Zimmerman diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Zimmerman can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2006
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Sinusitis
- Obesity
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Plantar Wart
- Strep Throat
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