Paul James A. Zimakas | Burlington, VT | Endocrinologist

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Dr. Paul James Zimakas treats diabetes mellitus and has practiced endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism for 29 years. He is affiliated with University of Vermont Medical Center and sees patients in Burlington, Vermont. He speaks English and French.

Dr. Zimakas earned his medical degree from McGill University School of Medicine and completed a residency in pediatrics and primary care at Montreal Children's Hospital in 2000, followed by a fellowship in endocrinology there in 2002. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Zimakas 4.5 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.5

10 Ratings
29 years of experience
17 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, French
Montreal Childrens Hospital - Endocrinology
6 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Paul James A. Zimakas' Ratings and Reviews

4.5

10 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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So kind and helpful to our family after a difficult diagnosis. Our son adores him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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October 10th, 2019

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Dr. PJ has been my daughter's endocrinologist for 2 years now and he has been wonderful. Thorough, caring, compassionate and extremely smart. we have been so lucky to have him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 11th, 2018

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My son just had an appointment with Dr. Zimakas and we thought he was wonderful. So thoughtful, patient and did a great job explaining what the medical problem was and how we needed to take care of it.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 14th, 2017

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Dr. Z is great. He is wonderful with my son and is extremely thorough.

July 5th, 2012

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Our child has many medical problems and see many different doctors and Dr. Z is by far the kindest and most thorough of them all.

June 28th, 2012

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My granddaughter was scheduled to have a biopsy of a tumor in her abdomen. One of her other doctors asked Dr. Zimakas about her case and he got involved. He immediately stopped the procedure because he suspected that she had a rare cancer of the adrenal gland and he was right. Had she gone for surgery before getting the right medecines to control her blood pressure she might not have survived. Once Dr. Zimakas had her on the right medications, she went to surgery and the cancer was removed. We have had a lot of doctors through all this and none have been as kind, compassionate and caring as Dr. Z.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 25th, 2012

Pediatric Endocrinology, Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health

111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401

Tel: (802) 847-6200

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


Paul James A. Zimakas	Dr. Ann E Gotham	Dr. Rebecca C. Beaudoin	Dr. Kelsey Hughes Sheahan, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Nurse Practitioner	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Accepts New Patients
4.5 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience			11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, French	Speaks English
Burlington , VT	South Burlington , VT	Burlington , VT	Saint Albans , VT
Med School: McGill University School of Medicine - Medical Doctor			Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
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Paul James A. Zimakas holds an active medical license in the state of Vermont.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Vermont that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Montreal Childrens Hospital - Endocrinology in 2002.

Residency

Completed their residency at Montreal Childrens Hospital - Pediatrics - Primary Care in 2000.

Medical School

Graduated from McGill University School of Medicine - Medical Doctor in 1997.

NPI Number

Paul James A. Zimakas' NPI number is 1770508566.

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Which hospitals is Paul James Zimakas affiliated with?: Paul James Zimakas is affiliated with University Of Vermont Medical Center.
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Where is Paul James Zimakas's office located?: Paul James Zimakas's office is located at 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401.

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