Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD
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Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in North Charleston, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville - Louisville KY in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Zimlich is affiliated with Trident Medical Center Charleston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Zimlich specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
- Recent Reviews • Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Zimlich's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zimlich
4.5
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 10% | 10% |
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care philosophy
Among Charleston s leading and longest standing orthopaedic groups founded by Dr Joel R Cox in 1975 Lowcountry Orthopaedics offers the most advanced comprehensive orthopaedic care in the region Board certified and fellowship trained physicians...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship HospitalMedical University Of South Carolina
Residency HospitalMedical University Of South Carolina
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Louisville - Louisville Ky
Medical School, 1992
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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