Summary

Dr. Donald Zimmerman is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism with over five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School. His extensive background spans 52 years of dedicated practice in endocrine disorders. Dr. Zimmerman is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Zimmerman practices at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he focuses on treating young patients with endocrine conditions. He specializes in managing hypothyroidism and congenital hypothyroidism in pediatric patients. His expertise also extends to caring for children with diabetes mellitus. Patients consistently rate Dr. Zimmerman highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 52 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mayo Clinic And Medical School
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Donald Zimmerman has 2 locations

Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital

225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago Endocrinology

225 E Chicago Ave # 54Chicago, IL 60611
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Donald Zimmerman, MDDr. Melissa McGee, DNPDr. Bekir SuveydDr. Rabab Zehra Jafri, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
52 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu
Chicago , ILHighwood , ILCHICAGO , ILCHICAGO , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Alfaisal University College Of Medicine Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Zimmerman

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald Zimmerman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald Zimmerman has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Cushing Syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Graves Disease (Thyroid Eye Disease)
  • Growth Disorders
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
  • Pediatrics
  • Pituitary Gland Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Thyroid Gland Removal (Thyroidectomy)

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mayo Clinic And Medical School

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Which hospitals is Dr. Donald Zimmerman affiliated with?
Dr. Donald Zimmerman is affiliated with Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital.

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