Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD
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52 y/o
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Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Summerville, SC and has been practicing for 20 years. He specializes in orthopedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery, and more.
Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
93 Springview Ln Unit B
Summerville, SC 29485Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
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Top Care Areas
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
very high
more than 99% of peers
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Osteoarthritis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Dr. Zimlich's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Zimlich "Among Charleston s leading and longest standing orthopaedic groups, founded by Dr. Joel R. Cox in 1975, Lowcountry Orthopaedics offers the most advanced comprehensive orthopaedic care in the region. Board certified and fellowship trained physicians provide innovative medical solutions encompassing both non-invasive procedures and complex orthopaedic surgery."
6 Â Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
- Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Orthopedics
- Non-Surgical Orthopedics
- Orthopedic Hip Surgery
- Orthopedic Knee Surgery
1 Â Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
80 Â Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccygeal Pain
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disorders
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fractured Lower Leg
- Ganglion Cyst
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- 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
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
- 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
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spine Disorders
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
- Trigger Finger
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52 Â Procedures
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle Surgery
- Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
- Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot Surgery
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Replacement, Cemented
- Hip Replacement, Cementless
- Hip Resurfacing
- Image-Guided Knee Replacement
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Cartilage Implantation
- Knee Cartilage Repair
- Knee Osteotomy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Surgery
- Steroid Injection
- Total Joint Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Education
- University of Notre DameUndergraduate School | Graduated 1988
- University of Louisville School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1992
- Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston SCInternship Hospital | Completed
- Medical University Of South Carolina Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1997
- Orthocarolina Hip & Knee SpecialistsFellowship Hospital | Completed 1998
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Zimlich accepts 22 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- HealthSmart
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Planned Administration Inc
- POMCO Group
- Pyramid Life
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
- Worker's CompensationWorker's Compensation WC
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