3.7
3 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Howard Zimmerman is a gastroenterology specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital Center. With nearly five decades of medical practice, Dr. Zimmerman brings extensive experience to patient care. He is fluent in Spanish and Italian, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Zimmerman practices at Saint Joseph Medical Center and sees patients in New Hyde Park, New York. He specializes in treating conditions such as GERD, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease in children. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy examinations to help diagnose digestive health concerns. Patients have given Dr. Zimmerman an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.
Dr. Zimmerman practices at Saint Joseph Medical Center and sees patients in New Hyde Park, New York. He specializes in treating conditions such as GERD, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease in children. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy examinations to help diagnose digestive health concerns. Patients have given Dr. Zimmerman an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
NYU Langone Gastroenterology Associates—Lake Success
1991 Marcus Ave Ste 101New Hyde Park, NY 11042 Tel: (516) 365-4949
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| Howard Zimmerman, MD | Dr. Qin Rao, MD | Dr. Ghassan Philip Sayegh, DO | Dr. Aga Nagorna |
| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 49 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Italian | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| New Hyde Park , NY | NEW YORK , NY | YONKERS , NY | BROOKLYN , NY |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: State University of New York | Med School: Osteopathic Medical Degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. | Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Howard Zimmerman
Medical Specialties
Howard Zimmerman has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Howard Zimmerman has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Howard Zimmerman holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Kings County Hospital Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1977.
NPI Number
Howard Zimmerman's NPI number is 1144339367.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Howard Zimmerman affiliated with?
- Howard Zimmerman is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center.
- Does Howard Zimmerman accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Howard Zimmerman accepts on their Vitals profile.
- What languages does Howard Zimmerman speak?
- Howard Zimmerman speaks Spanish and Italian.
- Does Howard Zimmerman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Howard Zimmerman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Howard Zimmerman's office located?
- Howard Zimmerman's office is located at 1991 Marcus Ave Ste 101, New Hyde Park, NY, 11042.
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