Melissa Brook Zimmerman, MD, MPH

Melissa Brook Zimmerman, MD, MPH

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

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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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4.9
4.9 

1201 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr is so through excellent

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is kind listens to everything you have to say.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

I find Dr Zimmerman to be a good listener and very responsive.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She listens to me

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman has a great knowledge and understanding about her patients and she cares about them

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She listens, she cares.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Good PR

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Very thorough and she listens to her patients.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman takes the time to review patient concerns. She does a thorough examination and discusses all test results. Her knowledge and empathy are noteworthy!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Great doctor!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Took her time with me.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is an outstanding doctor who takes time during an office visit and goes over all your medical needs to ensure you get the best possible care.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

She is thorough. She listens to concerns. She responds timely to my chart messages. Most importantly, she has a greatcbedside manner. She is compassionate and caring.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

She is extremely knowledgable, caring, and understanding!

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She's quick and personable.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Professional, caring, knowledgeable and friendly

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March 28, 2024

5.0

As I said prior very professional.friendly and thorough.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

I love my Doc! Dr. Zimmerman is attentive, asks pertinent questions. I feel genuinely cared for, she practices the same healthy lifestyle as me and encourages it. She runs on time. She has a sense of humor and is not an alarmist!

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Very kind. Knowledgeable. Explains everything. Listens.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

It really doesn’t matter because she is not taking new patients. Suffice it say she checks all the boxes.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

She listens and helps make a plan

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Has an excellent demeanor for a doctor.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

As I just said she is an excellent doctor, but her practice is full. I have attempted to refer people to her.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Same as above Dr Zimmerman is great. Knowledgeable, really seems to care and has a good bedside manner.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is very attentive and perceptive and we are lucky to have her.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgable, listens, addresses all your concerns, doesn't look at you as a statistic but as a person.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

She is caring and answers all questions and makes you feel comfortable

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Kind, compassionate, excellent recommendations and suggestions. Listened intently.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

She is kind and patient. She is also thorough.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

She’s extremely smart and organized … thoughtful and caring !

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She listens carefully and is very empathetic and understanding. She is a problem solver and easy to confide in.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent diagnostician, caring and efficient.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is a good physician and listens to her patients

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February 29, 2024

5.0

She's very professional and takes the time to know her patients like me. Very helpful to accommodate my needs.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

she's very good doctor

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February 26, 2024

5.0

See above. Prompt, diligent, very smart, creative, kind and very personable. I am very lucky that she is my doctor, and I have already recommended her.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and seems to care about patient health

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Professional, empathetic, listened, took her time, made herself avail for any all questions.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

She is efficient and caring. Discusses and explains so I could understand my medical needs

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is attentive, caring and answered all my questions. Got into details about my health, diet, supplements and treatment plan. I'm grateful for Dr Zimmerman's attention to detail. I would highly recommend.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, really seems to care, great bedside manner.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

She’s super intelligent, caring, efficient but compassionate. Great listener and involves the patient in decision making.gets the job done, no matter what!!

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February 14, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable and caring, thorough and accurate in her diagnoses.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is wonderful! She takes the time to discuss all of your concerns. She’s professional and caring at the same time! Highly recommended her!! She’s my favorite Northwestern doctor.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is truly the best doctor. She responded immediately to my message to come in to see her so she could evaluate me. She is patient, knowledgeable and so very caring and professional! I feel blessed to have her as my primary care physician.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She always takes her time to listen and figure what's wrong and how to treat it. She's also always sweet

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman goes above and beyond to make sure my health care needs are taken care of. She is kind, caring and extremely compassionate.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Has a nice manner with patients. Thorough and professional.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Always willing to try to get to the bottom of medical issues, considers patient specific needs/wants in treatment, very responsive

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman takes the time to listen and help. She is the most thorough and professional doctor I have ever had as a primary care physician.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is very kind and professional. I feel she is really concerned about me as a person not just a patient. She is very attentive to my concerns. Dr. Zimmerman explains test results and her findings of my physical needs very carefully to make sure I understand, and carefully answers all my questions. I feel very comfortable with her.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is friendly, kind and knowledgeable. She is easy to talk to and throughly goes over medical history, concerns and recommends needed procedures.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Very thoughtful and highly professional!

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January 22, 2024

5.0

See my evaluation from last month. She is the best!

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January 22, 2024

5.0

She is fabulous!

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January 17, 2024

5.0

She is awesome, excellent and explain well.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Caring, intent listener, engaging, and actively involves the patient in delivering care.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Was professional

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She took so much time with us and explained everything. She truly listens to her patients and doesn’t rush them . Truly cares!!!

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Great doctor very happy with the service

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is an excellent, thorough, knowledgeable and dedicated physician. I have the utmost confidence in her and would highly recommend her to others.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Very happy with her. Unfortunately, she’s not accepting more patients

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and knowledgeable

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December 29, 2023

5.0

She is attentive & listens to her patients, prompt , professional , thorough & compassionate .

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable doctor

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Dr explains very clearly

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman made me feel very comfortable…I have only seen her twice but I am very relaxed and did not feel rushed in any way. I am glad she will be taking care of me.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman cares about her patient’s well being.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

She is a great doctor who is very knowledgeable

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Smart and caring.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman is very knowledgeable and caring.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is the best GP I have ever worked with. She asks questions, she is thorough, she really seems to care. She is knowledgeable and she pays attention when I tell her things. Really glad I found her.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, excellent attention to detail and uses every resource of care at her disposal.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

She is smart and thoughtful.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

An amazing woman who listens to her patients, not forcing her opinions on them.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

The Dr has a good and caring approach. Asked all the right questions and was very thorough and professional

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Was very thorough professional. Asked pertinent questions and listened to answers. Explain her philosophy on medication management. Very informative

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December 13, 2023

5.0

She’s very kind and engaging. She gets to know you and goes above and beyond.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

She is fabulous. She returns messages and calls promptly. I can ask her anything and it’s comfortable. She’s very knowledgeable. Northwestern is lucky to have her on their staff.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

prompt, considerate, listens well and follows up.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman was thorough, patient, and kind.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She took time to explain things and answer questions.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Excellence

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Zimmerman is great, listens and answered all my questions

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Doctor Zimmerman very thorough with her questions and seems genuinely interested in my well being

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December 05, 2023

5.0

responsible doctor

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December 05, 2023

5.0

She is the best!!!

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December 01, 2023

5.0

This was the 1st time that I met Dr. Zimmerman and I thought she was great. She took time to research my history and then went and examined me for my yearly wellness exam

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman took time with me, did not make me feel rushed, answered questions with clarity.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Zimmerman explained my test results clearly and we discussed treatment options .

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November 26, 2023

5.0

Good bedside manner, listened to my concerns.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

She listens, cares and seems to be very knowledgeable.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Best knowledgeable physician

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November 20, 2023

5.0

She is attentive n caring, knowledgeable and covers a lot of areas ..

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Amazing doctor.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

I really like Dr. Zimmerman. She really listens and provides good feedback. She is very thoughtful in her responses. Also, she answers messages quickly.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explains everything

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Kind, excellent, patient doctor.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Very professional, takes the time to answer my questions, very patient-oriented unlike some other doctors I have seen.

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Disclosures

Melissa Brook Zimmerman, MD, MPH reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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