3.7
3 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Howard Zimmerman treats GERD, acid reflux, and GERD in children, and performs lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. He has practiced gastroenterology for 49 years and is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Dr. Zimmerman earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital Center. He sees patients in New Hyde Park, New York, and speaks Italian and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Zimmerman 3.67 out of 5.
Dr. Zimmerman earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital Center. He sees patients in New Hyde Park, New York, and speaks Italian and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Zimmerman 3.67 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 49 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Italian, Spanish
- Kings County Hospital Center
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 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. Daniel Perl, MD | Dr. Connie Park, MD | Dr. Michael Dann, MD |
| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 49 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Italian, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| New Hyde Park , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | Med School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine (State University of New York) | Med School: State University of New York |
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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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- You can see the insurance plans that Howard Zimmerman accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Howard Zimmerman affiliated with?
- Howard Zimmerman is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center.
- 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.
- What languages does Howard Zimmerman speak?
- Howard Zimmerman speaks Italian and Spanish.
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