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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1989
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1990

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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2068 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

I've been witih Dt.Zimmers for 26 years. She has always been so helpful and she takes time to treat me as a person - not just another patient.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zimmers listens to her patients and explains the best options for their healthcare.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zimmers is very prompt for her appts. She's friendly, knowledgeable and caring about your particular issues.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Same as above. Love Dr Zimmers! She always inspires me. She listens carefully and responds with a great bedside manner. I feel comfortable and confident in her care.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She is thorough, listens well, answers questions well.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Zimmers for many years and have always felt very comfortable. She is thorough and I feel like I have gotten wonderful care from her. She is interested in me as a person and a patient and always has time for questions. Very, very satisfied with her as my doctor.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Thorough, caring, personable and easy to talk to.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She does what she says she's going to do and in a pleasant manner.She is Knowledgeable and treats me as an intelligent human...not just a dottering old lady.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr Zimmers is very thorough and I trust her diagnosis.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

She's the best!

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February 12, 2026

5.0

I've had Dr Zimmers for my doctor for several years and several times she has caught a problem that saved my life

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Dr Zimmers is very thorough and spent time listening and providing plan of care.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

She really cares about you and the care she give you for your health.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Zimmers is professional and compassionate. She listens to my concerns. She and her team are always on time!

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February 03, 2026

5.0

I have been well cared for in all visits.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zimmers is very thorough and professional

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Zimmers always takes the time to explain and listen. She is a great doctor!

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January 29, 2026

5.0

She is professional & listens to my concerns

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Very friendly and professional

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She spent time to answer any questions I presented. Also a good checkup.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Care about her pacients

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She certainly up with a solution to my medical problem.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

I'm confident I will always receive the best care from Dr Zimmers.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

She is excellent at diagnosing and spot on.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Answered in previous question.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Lori Zimmers is a very special doctor. You leave her office knowing you have had the best care during your appointment.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zimmers was kind, thorough and took time to explain and answer my questions.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She listens and is helpful with explaining things. Takes her time with Barb

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Listens, answers questions.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zimmers has always been very thorough and she explains my health care needs in manner that is clear and caring. She takes the time to listen, answers questions thoughtfully, and makes me feel comfortable and confident in every decision we make regarding my care. She is a trusted doctor who consistently provides excellent medical care, and I am grateful to be under her care.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

I have.been with Doctor Zimmers for along time . She is very concerned & helpful that I take care to f myself .

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January 06, 2026

5.0

She is accurate in her diagnosis and timely in seeing her patients. I believe she cares about her patient's well being.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Zimmers is very professional, knowledgeable and a straight shooter.

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January 04, 2026

5.0

She provides good care.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Always prompt, courteous and professional. Gives me time for questions and answers thoroughly. Love she always has very early morning openings.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

She is a lovely Doctor. Caring, Interested in her patients. Listen and explains everything.

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December 27, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable doctor

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December 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmers is very thorough

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmers really listened and helped me with a long standing problem. I am so grateful.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Been a patient for over 20 years. Dr. Zimmers is caring, listens well and does not rush. I trust her implicitly.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

I've had a long term doctor/patient relationship with Dr . Zimmers. She takes time to review tests, and address my own concerns.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr.Lori Zimmers is very professional, caring, answers all my questions. She doesn't rush through my appointments... she listens well. She motivates me to do everything I can to have good health, mentally and physically. She is one of the best Doctors I have ever had.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She's kind to us older patients and when I needed a new Dr because my last one retired from your group 4 years ago.. the girls making the appointment recommended her because she has so many older patients

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Always on time, listens and advises. Seems very knowledgeable.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She is compassionate and caring and laughs at my jokes

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Listening skills. And finding solutions!

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Caring, courteous and convenient.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

She's personable.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

She listens, makes good recommendations, is thorough, and genuinely cares.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Friendly, courteous, respectful, and good to tending to my needs.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

I like her and I trust her.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

I feel that she is an excellent doctor.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

NO BS.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Very friendly. Talks in terms I can understand. Seems to have a real interest in my health well being

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November 23, 2025

5.0

She is very kind and listens

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Listens and works to understand my issues. On time

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmers was thorough in her consultation with me with answers to my questions. She gave me practical suggestions and positive feedback.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmers has been taking care of my medical needs for at least 20 years. She is wonderful! Very knowledgeable, great bedside manner, very friendly.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmers is knowledgeable, direct, understanding, and insightful.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Z is the best

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November 18, 2025

4.0

Dr Zimmers is very efficient, knowledgeable and gets test results and answers from My Chart back to me quickly. Sometimes visits do feel rushed

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November 17, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent doctor .

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lori Zimmers is no doubt one of the finest, perhaps the finest, doctor I have been privileged to have as my primary care physician. Knowledgeable, caring, attentive, inclusive, any number of positive adjectives.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Because my doctor is professional and thorough.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmers is patient, thorough, timely. She answers questions clearly. I like that she reminds me rather than nags.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

She takes good care of me!

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Both my husband and I had our annual wellness physicals today. Dr Zimmers is very caring, knowledgeable and took her time addressing all our concerns

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmers listens and relates easily to her patience. Answers questions and always reassure.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

She was very nice and kind . She took the time to explain stuff to me.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmers has been my primary care physician for a while. She's caring and detailed and always does a thorough exam.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Love Dr. Lori Zimmers. She is caring, knowledgable and thorough.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

She listens and asks questions pertaining to my health. She responds to my issues with concern and solutions.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmer's always does a thorough examination

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She cares! She listens! She advises! She is a very special person.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmers is a very good doctor . She is very compassionate and caring.goes out of her to to insure that you get the best care possible. She had been my doctor for a long time. Northwestern is lucky to have her as primary care doctor.

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October 14, 2025

4.0

I like her

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October 13, 2025

5.0

She is the greatest. All of my concerns were dealt with very professionally. Any questions I had were answered thoroughly. I have not one complaint.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

She listens carefully and make sure that every question is answered

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October 07, 2025

5.0

I really like her directness, her care & concern. I really appreciate her.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

She is very caring and makes her patients feel that they can talk and ask questions. So kind

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October 05, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and always listens to me.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

I feel so safe in Dr. Zimmers care.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Checks everything. Very thorough.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

No nonsense

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr z is terrific, she listens and provides the best care . I have trust in her

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September 29, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and personal, which is good to have an a doctor that shows some compassion and at least try's to have a relationship with her patience

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmers always listens and have clear answers. She never makes you feel that she dosen't have time to hear your concerns. Pleasant and highly professional.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmers is extremely professional, very thorough, and is always interested in what's happening with my health. Her suggestions are reasonable and well thought out.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Again she has been my doctor for a long time. Her care of me has been great.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Been my doctor a very long time

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She is a veteran just like me and she gave me a different answer for my problems.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Always on time, efficient visit, listens to my questions and answers them thoughtfully.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Honest,patient,concern for the individual,never interrupts,focused on the patient at all times

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September 17, 2025

5.0

I've been going to Lori Zimmers for many years and she has been very helpful and kind to me and I wouldn't have any other Dr.!!!

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She really listens to her patient's concerns and recommends the best course of action.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Direct and informative

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September 11, 2025

5.0

She Listens, she explains, and she has a very pleasing personality!

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lori and her team are friendly and helpful! I am blessed to have her as my family doctor.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She explains everything to me and is caring

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September 08, 2025

5.0

She is friendly and listens are cares.

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Disclosures

Lori A. Zimmers, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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