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- Fairfield, CT
- Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD
Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 59
Neurosurgery
Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Fairfield, CT and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Orthopaedic Specialty Group
305 Black Rock Tpke Fairfield, CT 06825Make an Appointment
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4.5
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD accept any insurance plans?
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What conditions does Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD treat?
Dr. Zimmerman frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement), Low Back Pain, and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD's office address?
Dr. Zimmerman's office is located at 305 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD fluent in?
Dr. Zimmerman is able to speak Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Zimmerman provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center.
Is Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD holds board certifications in Neurosurgery.
How much experience does Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD have?
Dr. Zimmerman has over 26 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.5/5 for Dr. Gary Zimmerman, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Zimmerman's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Zimmerman treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 93% of his peers
Dr. Zimmerman treats this condition more than 93% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Brachial Neuritis
- Neuritis
- Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
- Optic Neuritis
- Peripheral Neuritis
- Polyneuritis
- Radiculitis
- Ulnar Neuritis
- Vestibular Neuritis
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Zimmerman treats Low Back Pain more than 87% of his peers
Dr. Zimmerman treats this condition more than 87% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Zimmerman treats Osteoarthritis of Spine more than 74% of his peers
Dr. Zimmerman treats this condition more than 74% of his peers
Dr. Zimmerman's conditions and procedures:
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chordoma
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reconstruction for Craniosynos
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Upper Back Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Dr. Zimmerman accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Anthem
- Access Blue New England Network-CT
- Balanced Pathway Tiered-CT PPO
- Balanced Pathway-CT HMO
- Balanced Pathway-CT PPO
- Blue New England Network-CT HMO
- BlueCare Health Plan (with Expanded Network - Tiered)-CT
- BlueCare Health Plan (with Expanded Network)-CT
- BlueChoice New England Network-CT
- Bronze Pathway X w/HSA-CT HMO
- Bronze Pathway X w/HSA-CT PPO
- Bronze Pathway X-CT PPO
- Bronze Standard Pathway X for HSA-CT PPO
- Bronze Standard Pathway X-CT PPO
- Century Preferred (Tiered)-CT
- Century Preferred-CT
- Choice BlueCare-CT HMO
- Choice Century Preferred Basic-CT PPO
- Gold Pathway X-CT HMO
- Gold Pathway X-CT PPO
- Gold Standard Pathway X-CT PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway X (Ind)-CT PPO
- Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
- Platinum Pathway X-CT PPO
- Silver Pathway X w/HSA-CT HMO
- Silver Pathway X w/HSA-CT PPO
- Silver Pathway X-CT PPO
- Silver Standard Coinsurance Pathway X-CT PPO
- Silver Standard Pathway X-CT PPO
- State BlueCare (Local Network only)-CT
- State BlueCare (with Expanded Network - Tiered)-CT
- State BlueCare (with Expanded Network)-CT
- State Preferred (Tiered)-CT
- State Preferred-CT
- USA-CT PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Locations
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.70% Patients that would definitely recommend, Equal to the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Pulmonary Care™ (2023)
71% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% higher than the national average
1 Award Received
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