Dr. Ellen M. Zimmermann, MD | Gainesville, FL | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Ellen Zimmermann is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 42 years of experience treating digestive system disorders and providing comprehensive internal medicine care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and completed her residency at the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Zimmermann speaks English.

Dr. Zimmermann practices at multiple locations throughout Gainesville, Florida, and is affiliated with several UF Health facilities including Shands Hospital and the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital. She specializes in treating complex inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Her expertise includes managing patients with compromised immune systems and providing home infusion therapy for ongoing treatment needs. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.9

14 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Michigan Health System
6 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Female

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I have had multiple appointments with Dr. Zimmerman and each one has been over 3 hours long due to her overbooking. The last appointment I made was so bad that when it hit the 3 hour mark I got up and left the office. upon my exit I requested that she please refill my prescription which would expire soon. She did not refill my prescription with my pharmacy and it has now been 8 days since I have had my medication. My pharmacy and I have called for the past 2 days trying to get her to send something to them so that I can get the medication that i need to not have a flare up. The staff has informed me that Dr. Zimmerman actually knows that I am out of my medication and has not signed the required paperwork to get my medication filled. I will not be back to see this Doctor and may be leaving this institution.

August 4th, 2016

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After waiting 3 months to get an appoint - Spent 1 hour and 45 minutes waiting and never saw the doctor. No apology no explanation. Will not return to this practice. Furious!!!

January 22nd, 2013

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Patients are lucky to get 5 minutes every 6 months. Distant and rude if you do get in to see her. She is very typical of University of Michigan Health System doctors.

October 2nd, 2012

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I agree with you. I went to see her for a second opinion. She ordered the tests, I had them done and she never contacted me to give her professional opinion about what should be done. She basically wrote me off (passed the buck). I was left terrified since my PCD had highly recommended her. Is patient care now all about$$? I will always regret her for that. My hope is that one day someone will leave her hanging with her health in the balance as she did me. Maybe she's just burned out from to many years of PRACTICING medicine.

May 17th, 2011

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She used to be good but now she completely changed and like all other g.i.'s, she will push you into getting a colonoscopy when you don't need one so she can get the $8000+ for 5 minutes of work. And if you don't agree to get one, she will give you the worst service ever and treat you like you are worthless to her. If you're not a highly profitable patient to her, she could care less about helping you or paying attention to anything you are saying or help you get better

April 19th, 2011

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After 6 months of pain, Dr. Z was the only one who diagnosed Crohns and has helped me be painfree :)

March 19th, 2009

Select Specialty Hospital Gainesville

1600 Sw Archer Rd Fl 5Gainesville, FL 32610

Tel: (352) 265-0055

Uf Health Endoscopy Center

2001 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608

Tel: (352) 265-8982

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Shands Healthcare

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Tel: (352) 265-0111

Uf Health Division Of Gastroenterology

1329 SW 16th St Ste 5251Gainesville, FL 32608

Tel: (352) 594-3448

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Uf Health Neuromedicine Hospital

1505 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

Tel: (352) 265-0111


Dr. Ellen Mary Zimmermann, MD	Stephanie Fields, APRN	Rachel Oliver, APRN	Brittany Hanson, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.9 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Gainesville , FL	Tempe , AZ	SACRAMENTO , CA	Montgomery , AL
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: Columbus State University	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: University of South Alabama
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Michigan Health System

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1984

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ellen Zimmermann affiliated with?: Dr. Ellen Zimmermann is affiliated with Shands Healthcare, Select Specialty Hospital Gainesville, Uf Health Shands Cancer Hospital, Uf Health Shands Hospital, and Uf Health Neuromedicine Hospital.

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