Melissa Brook Zimmerman, MD, MPH

Melissa Brook Zimmerman, MD, MPH

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

Secondary Specialty

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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:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

819 Ratings

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91 Reviews

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91 Reviews

June 25, 2023

5.0

She very bright, intuitive and always follows up-

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June 24, 2023

5.0

Caring medical care.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough, good listening skills, and very knowledgeable

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Wonderful doctor who takes her time and gets to know her patients. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients.

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June 18, 2023

5.0

Very responsive and great Doctor

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Very personable and gets into your specifics very clearly

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June 14, 2023

5.0

She is a very competent and compassionate doctor, who takes the time to make sure you have adequate medical care.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

She listens to what you have to say and always provides feedback

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Asks the right questions and takes time needed

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She was efficient and had a caring manner. She looked at all the information about me and is willing to communicate with the specialists I see. She looked at the whole picture. It was a first time visit and I felt very comfortable and confident with her approach to care.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Great doctor very happy with her takes her time is very thorough answers all your questions

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Very down to earth, explains things well, listens to my concerns.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman has a wonderful bedside manner which is important to me - she is very personalable and approachable!!

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Very sympathetic to patients needs.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

She’s smart and caring. She takes her time. I trust her

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and explains things

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Smart, professional, very nice

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Very professional, and very kind

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Anyone would be grateful to have Dr. Brook Zimmerman as their doctor because of the care they would receive.

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June 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is very informative and professional. You feel like you have her full attention when she us seeing you.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Willingness to listen and understand your point of view. Competent.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

She’s a very understanding doctor

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May 30, 2023

5.0

I am very happy with my doctor

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May 27, 2023

5.0

Extremely attentive, thorough, non-judgemental, seems smart!

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman has an excellent bedside manner, takes a keen interest in everything said and doesn’t rush through the appointment. She also comes across confident in her diagnosis and handling of symptoms.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

It was professional

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Listens well, thinks about solutions that meet patient's needs.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

She listens

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to and asked good questions about my history. She made sure she addressed all my concerns.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

I found Dr. Zimmerman to be very engaging and interested. She took time to listen and answer my questions. She followed up with my blood test results and noticed and addressed things that others had missed or ignored. I came to her as a result of my former internist retirement and I’m glad I did.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. ZIMMERMAN is amazing. She treats all my concerns as a matter of priority and treats the issue with an holistic approach.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Like her demeanor. Takes time. Listens.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is an excellent physician. She is very caring and takes her time to discuss your medical needs. I give her five stars!!!

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May 16, 2023

5.0

On time, very pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. I feel in good hands.

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May 14, 2023

5.0

She listens and is very professional

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May 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman was thorough, highly professional and has an excellent manner.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Young, experience

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May 09, 2023

5.0

She was attentive and listened and gave me great care.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is warm and welcoming. She is engaging and welcomes all your questions and concerns, and makes suggestions regarding your care but leaves the final decisions to you.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

She read my chart and knew everything about me in 10 minutes. Afterwards put a plan together to move forward.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Very informative. Paid a lot of attention to detail on my previous doctors tests etc. very good bed side manner.

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May 06, 2023

5.0

I really appreciate that doctor Zimmerman always takes the time to listen and ask questions. I’ve been dealing with my blood sugar levels and she has given me tools to keep motivating myself (referred to nutritionist and provided dietary suggestions) even though our meeting is brief. She suggested I record a message to myself as a motivation to continue my healthy habits.

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May 05, 2023

5.0

Shes very considerate and explains everything very well!

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May 04, 2023

5.0

My physician is the best. She listens to my point of view and together we work on solutions

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is incredible. She is gifted, knowledgeable, kind, and an effective communicator. She asks good questions to get to the root and has the right solutions.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

My Doctor Melissa Zimmerman is extremely attentive and always very helpful. Always listening and always trying and finding ways to help

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Listen to me

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May 01, 2023

5.0

The Best

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April 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is clearly committed to learning her patients' needs and responding to them. In a time when demands on physicians are very substantial, Dr. Zimmerman is extremely committed to follow-through and to understanding exactly what issues her patient is dealing with.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Capable and takes time to listen

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April 27, 2023

5.0

She’s patient and kind. She tries to think through the best way to handle each issue.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Very professional, and takes an effort to really get to know her patients.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and seemed genuinely interested in my well being.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

Attentive and interested

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April 25, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough. She takes time to listen. To explain. To place appropriate orders.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

She’s a very good doctor & person

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April 22, 2023

5.0

Always clear on my care

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April 19, 2023

5.0

She listens to me, explains what she's doing, and knows her stuff.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

She goes into the detail I need and follows up.

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April 14, 2023

5.0

She is kind and knowledgeable

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April 13, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough

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April 12, 2023

5.0

She is such a breath of fresh air! So personable. Listens; explains things well, includes me in making a health plan

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April 12, 2023

5.0

I will recommend her to anyone

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April 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman helped me with issues I’ve had for a long time that others were unable to

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April 11, 2023

5.0

She cares about her patients and their individual needs.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Caring . Listens to my concerns. Explains procedures and medication. Always available to answer questions.

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April 07, 2023

5.0

She is kind, straightforward and caring

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April 06, 2023

5.0

My physician was great. Listened and was very engaged.

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April 05, 2023

5.0

Attentive, takes her time with you.

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April 05, 2023

5.0

Kind bedside manner

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman was extremely thorough.

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April 03, 2023

5.0

She's very through and knowledgeable.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

A young lady who gives me hope for the medical profession.

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March 31, 2023

5.0

She is personable, compassionate, professional, and extremely knowledgeable.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

She’s an excellent doctor,who takes the time to listen and go through your history and issues thoroughly and completely!

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Her knowledge!

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is knowledgeable, detailed and responded to my health conditions.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

She really cares about her patients.

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March 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman seems very knowledgeable, which is the most important thing to me. She's also very responsive to my emailed questions and was friendly and attentive at my office visit.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Wonderful doctor with great bedside manner and compassion and understanding.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Personable, highly knowledgeable, took the the time to do a thorough exam, willing to listen to my concerns, seemed to care about me and my health. Also responded to emails promptly.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman takes the time to answer my questions in a thoughtful and patient way.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, listens to my concerns and extremely pleasant.

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March 17, 2023

5.0

Detailed, knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, care

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March 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman takes everything I brought up seriously. There is no question she cares about her patients.

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March 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman was very thorough about my yearly wellness visit, very smart and professional.

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March 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is a caring physician and explains every question I have thoroughly. I am a bit nervous about taking medication and Dr. Z helps me understand why it is important to prevent anything serious happening to me in the future. I really appreciate her taking the time to explain things and providing me with information.

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March 09, 2023

5.0

Like her makes you feel very comfortable

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Competent and thorough and caring doctor.

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Disclosures

Melissa Brook Zimmerman, MD, MPH reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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