Dr. Carl W. Zimmerman, MD | Nashville, TN | Obstetrician-Gynecologist

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Dr. Carl Zimmerman is an experienced physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology with additional expertise in urology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 54 years of practice, Dr. Zimmerman brings extensive knowledge to women's health and urological care. He is fluent in Spanish, Arabic, and English.

Dr. Zimmerman practices at the Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health in Nashville, Tennessee, and maintains affiliations with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. His clinical focus includes treating overactive bladder and urge incontinence in both women and men. He offers comprehensive care through physical therapy approaches and strength training programs, while also providing breast cancer screening services. Patients have given Dr. Zimmerman an average rating of 4.3 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.3

26 Ratings
54 years of experience
7 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Arabic, English
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
6 written reviews
3 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Zimmerman and his bedside manner are amazing. I cannot say enough good about him as well as his surgical team. They were amazing and took such great care of me in the scariest time of my life. I highly recommend him to anyone. Dr. Z is amazing ;)

March 5th, 2020

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I was a nervous Nellie prior to meeting Dr. Zimmerman. Other doctors had not helped with my vaginal prolapse, and my quality of life was diminishing. He provided non surgical treatment which has given me a new lease on life. Kind, caring, knowledgeable, patient, and understanding are some of the traits I would use to describe Dr. Zimmerman

April 15th, 2017

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Just love Dr. Zimmerman and would choose him again in a heartbeat. You could not ask for a more capable, caring surgeon.

September 28th, 2011

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I would definitely recommend Dr Zimmmmerman. He's been my doctor for more than 15yrs and he's still the best knowledgable doctor next to my previous Dr James W. Johnson who passed away and recommended Dr Zimm. The doc's bedside manner and care for his patience's is truly a blessing to have in a physician. I would't trade him for anyone. I know I have received the best care and I am in good shape. Whatever problem I have it is taken care of and i'm happy with the results. "Now I have to talk to him about my hot flashes that I thought i could handle on my own", for the past 2yrs.

August 2nd, 2010

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I would highly recommend Dr Zimmerman. He performed my 4th operation to correct a problem made worse by my first 3 surgeries. I am doing great now, with no problems. He is the most caring and considerate Dr I have ever been too. My only regret is that I live in Fl and can not have him as my personal physician. I made 3 trips to Nashville to see him and have surgery. I would would not hesitate to do it again if I needed to.

November 5th, 2009

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I saw three doctors before I finally found Dr.Zimmerman. I'd had a problem for four years, had multiple failed procedures, and worsening conditions. Within five minutes of meeting Dr.Zimmerman, he knew exactly how to fix me. And he did!

November 11th, 2008

Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health

719 Thompson Ln Ste 27100Nashville, TN 37204

Tel: (615) 343-5700


Dr. Carl W Zimmerman, MD	Dr. Jessica Lucia Rizzuto	Dr. Robin Elizabeth Sandidge	Dr. Brahm S Parsh
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Maternal & Fetal Medicine	Anesthesiology	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.3 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	61 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English		Speaks English	Speaks English
Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Mysore Medical College And Research Institute
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1972

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