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Richard Zimmerman, MD, Preventive Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

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Preventive Medicine • Pittsburgh, PA

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Vice Chair for Preventive Medicine Research, Professor of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Zimmerman is a family physician and also a preventive medicine/public health specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. He received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and of the Infectious Disease Society of America. He has more than 300 publications and over 500 citings. He leads the Pittsburgh site of the US Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Network and a liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He is the Vice Chair for Preventive Medicine Research in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.

Education & Training

  • M Health Fairview
    M Health FairviewResidency, Preventive Medicine, 1989 - 1991
  • University of Minnesota
    University of Minnesota MPH, Epidemiology , 1989 - 1991
  • OhioHealth/Grant Medical Center
    OhioHealth/Grant Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1986 - 1989
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1987 - 2007
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1989 - 1995
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • How to Time Your Latest COVID-19 Booster and Annual Flu Shot
    How to Time Your Latest COVID-19 Booster and Annual Flu ShotOctober 3rd, 2022
  • Flu Cases, Colds up in Western Pa. As People Relax Covid-19 Precautions
    Flu Cases, Colds up in Western Pa. As People Relax Covid-19 PrecautionsApril 16th, 2022
  • Study Shows Young Adults Have Lowest Antibody Levels After COVID-19 Infection, Indicating Vaccination Still Key
    Study Shows Young Adults Have Lowest Antibody Levels After COVID-19 Infection, Indicating Vaccination Still KeyNovember 13th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Core_plus Option_a_c_influenza Surveillance And Vaccine Effectiveness In A LargeNational Center For Immunization And Respiratory Diseases2011
  • From Innovation To Solutions: Autodialers, Use Of Early Autumn Physicals And VACNational Center For Immunization And Respiratory Diseases2010–2011
  • Office Barries &Facilitators To Overcoming Disparities In Elderly VaccinationsNational Center For Immunization And Respiratory Diseases2005–2006
  • Influenza Vaccination Of Healthcare Workers In A Diverse Hospital NetworkNational Center For Immunization And Respiratory Diseases2005–2006
  • Predictors Of Cancer Screening In Diverse PracticesNational Cancer Institute2004–2005
  • Core -- Immunization And Pneumonia Disparities ResearchNational Center On Minority Health And Health Disparities2002
  • Eliminating Disdparities In Adult Immunization RatesAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2002
  • Determining/Understanding Barriers To Adult ImmunizationAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality1999–2001
  • Immunization Barriers:A Study Of Pediatric Nurse PracticAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality1997
  • Immunization BARRIERS: A Study Of Generalist PhysiciansAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality1994–1996

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Richard Zimmerman, Dr. Richard Zimmerman, MD, Dr. R Zimmerman, Dr. Richard K Zimmerman