Summary

Dr. Howard Zimmerman is a gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive system disorders and diseases. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital Center. With 49 years of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Zimmerman brings extensive expertise to patient care. He is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Dr. Zimmerman practices at Saint Joseph Medical Center and sees patients in New Hyde Park, New York. His clinical focus includes treating GERD and acid reflux, including these conditions in children. He performs lower gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive health concerns. Patients have given Dr. Zimmerman an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 49 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Italian
  • Kings County Hospital Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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3.7 
49 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks English Speaks English
New Hyde Park , NYNew York , NYNEW YORK , NYNEW YORK , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: State University of New York Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Zimmerman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Indemnity
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
  • Local 1199 PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Zimmerman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Zimmerman has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kings County Hospital Center

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Howard Zimmerman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Howard Zimmerman accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Howard Zimmerman speak?
Dr. Howard Zimmerman speaks Spanish and Italian.
Does Dr. Howard Zimmerman accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Howard Zimmerman accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Howard Zimmerman accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Zimmerman affiliated with?
Dr. Howard Zimmerman is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center.

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