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Dr. Peter Zimmerman graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988 before completing a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA from 2005 to 2005. He then completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management/Spine at Emory University from 2006 to 2006.
Dr. Zimmerman has three offices in Louisiana where he specializes in Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Learn more.
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Specialties
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Pain Management
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Zimmerman creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Zimmerman will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Zimmerman may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Special Interests
- Discography
- Interventional Pain Management
- Interventional Spine Care
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spine Pain
Education & Training
Medical School
Residencies
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University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA
Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • 2005 - 2005 -
Louisiana State University • New Orleans, LA
Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • 2003 - 2005
Fellowship
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Emory University • Atlanta, GA
Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management/Spine • 2006 - 2006
Languages Spoken
- English