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6071 E Woodmen Rd#340Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Phone+1 719-591-8100
Fax+1 719-591-8101
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Summary
- Dr. Peter Zimmer is a general surgeon based in Colorado Springs, CO, and has been serving as the Vice President at North Springs Surgical Associates since 2002. He completed his medical education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and his surgery residency at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Dr. Zimmer has expertise in treating hiatal hernias, colorectal surgery, robotic surgery, and hernia procedures. He has contributed to various publications, notably with studies on procedures ranging from laparoscopic cholecystectomy to pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusions. Recognized for his contributions to surgery, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Clinical Expertise
- Hiatal hernia, Colorectal surgery, Robotic surgery, Hernia
Education & Training
Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1998
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2002 - 2027
WA State Medical License 1993 - 2003
AL State Medical License 2000 - 2002
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 13 citationsBupivacaine use in the Insuflow device during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: results of a prospective randomized double-blind controlled trial.Peter W. Zimmer, Michael J. McCann, Maureen M. O’Brien
Surgical Endoscopy. 2010-01-28 - 24 citationsOutcomes after resection of cholangiocellular carcinoma.Jasmine L. Huang, Thomas R. Biehl, Faye T. Lee, Peter W. Zimmer, John A. Ryan
American Journal of Surgery. 2004-05-01 - 25 citationsPrimary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland.Peter W. Zimmer, David J. Wilson, Norman Bell
Military Medicine. 2003-02-01
Press Mentions
52 Awarded for Clinical Teaching of CU School of Medicine StudentsSeptember 24th, 2024
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- American Society of General SurgeonsMember
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