Ross R. Zimmer
Experienced in Vasculitis

Dr. Ross R. Zimmer

Cardiology
Penn Medicine
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N. 39th Street, Heart And Vascular Pavilion 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
37 Years of Experience

Experienced in Vasculitis
Penn Medicine
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N. 39th Street, Heart And Vascular Pavilion 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Ross Zimmer is a Cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zimmer has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Zimmer is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Temple University - Lewis Katz School Of Medicine, 1989
Residency
Temple University Hospital
Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Nuclear Cardiology in PA
Board Certifications
Cardiovascular Disease - 1995
Fellowships
Temple University Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania; Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
Awards
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2010 through 2025

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AmeriHealth
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  • HMO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Aspirus Arise Health Plan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
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Clover Health
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Devoted Health
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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Health Partners Plans
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HealthPartners
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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PA Health and Wellness
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Locations

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N. 39th Street, Heart And Vascular Pavilion 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Call: 215-618-9665
Other Locations
Penn Heart and Vascular Center Cherry Hill
1865 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Call: 215-618-9665
Penn Cardiology Vineland
1076 E. Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
Call: 800-789-7366

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

FIX-HF-5CA: Continued Access Protocol for the Evaluation of the OPTIMIZER Smart System in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure With Ejection Fraction Between 25% and 45%
FIX-HF-5CA: Continued Access Protocol for the Evaluation of the OPTIMIZER Smart System in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure With Ejection Fraction Between 25% and 45%
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 23, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

9 Total Publications

Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Patients on Left Ventricular Assist Device Support.
Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Patients on Left Ventricular Assist Device Support.
Journal: Circulation. Heart failure
Published: April 05, 2021
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    • Distinguished
    • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
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    • Heart Failure
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    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
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    • Hypertensive Heart Disease
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    • Angina
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    • Arterial Embolism
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    • Arterial Insufficiency
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    • Atherosclerosis
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    • Experienced
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
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    • Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
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    • Aortic Dissection
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    • Aortic Regurgitation
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    • Aortic Valve Replacement
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    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
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