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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adolescent Medicine
Adult Medicine
Lactation Medicine
Nutrition
Preventive Medicine
Weight Management
Women's Health

Education

Medical Education:: MD, MPH, Ohio State University College of Medicine - 2016
Professional Education:: MPH, Ohio State University - 2016
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2020

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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1543 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

She is compassionate and doesn't force her opinions on me.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

She's smart and kind

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Z is the best! She listens, she cares, and she acts accordingly.

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April 27, 2025

5.0

She is caring and compassionate. I really appreciate having her as my doctor.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

helpful and thorough

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Unbelievable this kind of thorough care is available in today's fast paced world!

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Always on time. Always effective. Always efficient.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

She is a great Dr. whenever you need her she is available,

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant! Explains in detail

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, smart and hard working

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Very good physician with great knowledge

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April 15, 2025

5.0

I would give her a 10+ or 20 if I could!

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Z is wonderful. She is very thorough in all her exams. She is concerned about the medical and health effects and relevance to many aspects of my life. I know I am in good hands with her. She welcomes all the questions I raise and takes them seriously. She addresses each one directly and thoughtfully. She is clearly knowledgeable and up to date on relevant medical issues and asks questions of me to probe for more facts that might flesh out an issue I might raise. And she managesto accomplish all this many times in less than an hour but not more than

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable, very accessible and always replies

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and really seems to care.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Thorough. Competent. Approachable.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is an outstanding doctor who is very knowledgeable and compassionate. She is by far the best doctor I have ever had!!

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is a very caring doctor.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmerman was very attentive

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is able to treat me from a holistic view. I was with my previous doctor for over 25 years and I was worried about starting over again with a new primary care physician. Since day one, I felt comfortable and confident that she was and after several years, is still an excellent choice. Love the way we partner together for my wellbeing. Kudos to Dr. Melissa Zimmerman!

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Was professional

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April 01, 2025

5.0

She is a treasure! I feel comfortable and safe and healthy under her care. My only criticism is that it is difficult to get an appointment with her if I need to get care sooner. But, she is the best primary care physician I have had in my almost 65 years!

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and really listens.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

The best! Very friendly thorough and professional.Explains everything to my satisfaction.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

She is great always explaining and answering all my questions.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor. Listens to my concerns and answers them without judgment

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Kind, compassionate, good listener and does an excellent job diagnosing and providing guidance with next steps

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Doctor ask a lot of questions and listen carefully

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is very knowledgeable, professional, and easy to talk to

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Very understanding!

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication skills .

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to and a thoughtful listener

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman- thoughtful, caring, listens, takes her time,

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March 20, 2025

5.0

See above. Dr. Zimmerman is kind, caring, compassionate, responsive, and makes me feel safe and important.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Thorough at examining, questioning and answering concerns in a calm and clear style.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is very knowledgeable and a great practitioner.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Very caring!

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Good rapport. Thorough. Knowledgeable.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Good advice

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March 06, 2025

5.0

It's rare to find a doctor who takes their time and gets to actually know their patients and their families. It's so appreciated.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She is very attentive to my concerns, and is personable and professional.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

She is caring, compassionate, and so bright.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

I think she will be a fine physician for anyone.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmerman and her staff are wonderful.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is caring and she listens to you

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman has a terrific bedside manner- she has a professional but friendly vibe about her- she listens attentively and seems to genuinely care about my well being.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

She's thorough and calm. She's a great Dr and I appreciate her ability to listen to me as her patient

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Caring and knowledgeable doctor. She is willing to listen to my concerns and address them.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

She asked excellent questions and was very confident in her comments and recommendations

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, great bedside manner, very thorough and kind.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is detail oriented and a great listener. She's also a great teacher when sharing reasons behind diagnosis and issues. She also makes the time to see patients relatively quickly which is a huge relief these days. She's knowledgeable and patient, and overall I have had great experiences with her.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is very Thorough in taking care of all medical issues. She always listens to all your concerns & explains what she thinks you need to do. She is very proactive with your medical needs.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is awesome. She is direct, no-nonsense and a great listener.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is beyond and professional.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and communicates well!

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January 22, 2025

5.0

I am very impressed with Melissa and would highly recommend her to others. Melissa is very skilled and knowledgeable.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Thorough, caring, great follow up.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

So caring attentive and answers all questions thoroughly.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

She's never rushed me. She listens & answers questions as I'm very proactive about my healthcare. She is so professional & so nice-a great combo!

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is very organized. At the end of the Q&A she expresses her concerns about the conditions and what specialty The patient should see. With Dr. Zimmerman, the patient has steps to complete as soon as possible.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Extremely professional and nice

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January 02, 2025

5.0

She's compassionate & thorough!

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December 27, 2024

5.0

She is a good listener and not an alarmist. She makes the patient feel comfortable

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December 23, 2024

5.0

She's thorough, she's smart, she's nice, she listens/takes notes/follows through.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Kind, pleasant, good care in detail.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is very concern about your health

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is a fantastic doctor.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is very thorough, friendly and likes a good joke

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December 11, 2024

5.0

She is a delightful young woman. So kind, compassionate and so very dedicated.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Very caring and kind! She was amazing

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Takes time with her patients to really understand the issues and symptoms. Knows her stuff and goes the extra distance with personal care and attention. Highly recommend.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable physician. Good communication skills.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

She listens and provides sound advice. She's also responsive!

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman shows sincere concern and interest. She cares about her patients .

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December 02, 2024

5.0

She was excellent. Very thorough and pleasant.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Very professional and caring.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Because she is thorough

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November 26, 2024

5.0

I like the way she treats patients, she cares about the health of her patients, thanks to her recommendations I am receiving professional care and I am much better and everything started with her, thank you very much

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Melissa Zimmerman is an exceptional physician.

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November 24, 2024

5.0

She is good, friendly and knowledgeable.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmermann is the ultimate primary care physician. She listens and helps and guides her patients. I cannot say enough good things about her or her attention to details and her care.

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November 16, 2024

5.0

I've never had a better internist and I've been been around a long time

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Very satisfied with care I have received.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

She was very thorough in my exam and answered all questions and concerns.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is takes the time to review your records and make recommendations. She is caring and very knowledgeable

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Her recommendations for my care have been excellent and I feel like she really listens to my questions and concerns.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is very nice and patient. She explains anything I don't understand thoughouly and gives me great options and advice.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Takes care of all my issues and good Communication for questions. Explains results & reasons for tests.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Answered all my questions- felt not just a number

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November 04, 2024

5.0

She is thorough, knowledgeable and interested in what I have to say.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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October 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman was great, very personable and easy to talk with. I was on earlier than my scheduled time and was taken in right away.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman was very knowledgeable and thorough. She covered everything

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Wonderful. Had to have a fairly difficult discussion about going to rehab or not and she laid out a very great health plan for me, with my input included!

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Provided excellent health education and resources

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Takes the time to listen and explain issues

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Beautiful knowledgeable physician

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October 10, 2024

5.0

On top of my health history. Conservative approach first rather than taking a more aggressive approach right away.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Great listener caring.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Professional, efficient, knowledgeable. And doctors staff is outstanding. Ms. [ ](now RN) too.

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Disclosures

Melissa B. Zimmerman, MD, MPH reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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