
Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD
Orthopedic Surgery•Male•Age 55
Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Summerville, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Zimlich to book an appointment.

Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Locations
Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
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- Hours
- 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
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Hospital Highlight
Affiliated with Trident Medical Center Charleston, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Recent Reviews • Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
Dr. Zimlich's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zimlich
4.5
Based on 31 ratings
5 Stars | 83.87096774193549% | (26) |
4 Stars | 3.225806451612903% | (1) |
3 Stars | 3.225806451612903% | (1) |
2 Stars | 0% | (0) |
1 Star | 9.67741935483871% | (3) |
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How likely are you to recommendDr. Zimlich?(Select your rating)
- Office environment (25)
- Staff friendliness (25)
- Appointment scheduling (24)
- Appointment was rushed (4)
- Didn't explain conditions well (3)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (3)
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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How was your experience with Dr. Zimlich?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Zimlich to family and friends is 4.516129 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Zimlich's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Zimlich treats Joint Pain more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Zimlich treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Zimlich treats Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Zimlich treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Knee Pain
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Zimlich treats Osteoarthritis more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Zimlich treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle
- Osteoarthritis of Elbow
- Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteoarthritis of Toe
- Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Dr. Zimlich's conditions and procedures:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Surgery
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccygeal Pain
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
- Degenerative Disorders
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Replacement
- Elbow Surgery
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Femur Fracture
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Surgery
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Fractured Lower Leg
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand Fracture
- Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Replacement, Cemented
- Hip Replacement, Cementless
- Hip Resurfacing
- Hip Sprain
- Humerus Fracture
- Image-Guided Knee Replacement
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Pain
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Cartilage Implantation
- Knee Cartilage Repair
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Osteotomy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Surgery
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Meniscus Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Stress Fracture of Foot
- Synovial Biopsy
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Joint Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty With Robotic Assistance
- Total Knee Replacement
- Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Dr. Zimlich accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Zimlich accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Planned Administration Inc
- POMCO Group
- Pyramid Life
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- Worker's Compensation
- Worker's Compensation WC
About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD?
Call (843) 797-5050 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.
Is Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Zimlich's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Zimlich frequently treats Joint Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain, and Osteoarthritis. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Zimlich treats.
Where is Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD's office located?
Dr. Zimlich's office is located at 93 Springview Ln Unit B, Summerville, SC 29485. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Zimlich has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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