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Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
 
Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
North Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
 
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Clinical Overview

Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD works in North Charleston, SC as an Orthopedic Surgeon and has 34 years experience.

Dr. Zimlich graduated from University of Louisville - Louisville KY in 1992. Dr. Zimlich completed a residency at Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Zimlich has worked on more claims relating to Joint Pain, Miner's Knee, Shoulder Dislocation, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis, Internal Derangement of Knee, Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Zimlich has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Zimlich is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital and HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital. Dr. Zimlich is accepting new patients. Dr. Zimlich practices at Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in North Charleston, SC and has additional offices in Charleston, SC, Summerville, SC and Summerville, SC.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    2880 Tricom St, North Charleston, SC 29406
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    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    1951 Clements Ferry Rd Ste 100, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Phone Icon 843-702-6208
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    130 E 3rd North St, Summerville, SC 29483
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  4. 4 Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    93 Springview Ln Unit B, Summerville, SC 29485
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Nov 25, 2025
Dr Zimlich is a kind and very thorough surgeon. His day of procedure process is very good and he is excellent with follow up care.
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Medical Expertise & Background

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education & Credentials

Education & Credentials

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville - Louisville KY
    1992
Medical Education
Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1993
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Charlotte Orthopedic Specialists (reconst. surgery joint replacement) - Charlotte NC
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Richard Zimlich, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Zimlich accepts Curative, First Choice Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, ChoiceCare Network, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthCare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tricare as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Zimlich accepts here.

Dr. Zimlich frequently sees patients for Joint Pain, Miner's Knee, Shoulder Dislocation, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis, Internal Derangement of Knee, Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears.

Dr. Zimlich has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Zimlich has been practicing as an Orthopedic Surgeon for 34 years.

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