The Bone & Joint Center is proud to announce a major milestone: the 5,000th joint replacement surgery performed at the Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery in Malta.
JOSEPH P.
ZIMMERMAN, M.D.
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Cartilage Restoration
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Resurfacing
Total and Partial Knee Replacement
General Orthopaedics
Trauma
Locations
Albany
Latham
Malta
About
Dr. Joseph Zimmerman is a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, joint replacement, general orthopaedics, and trauma care. He provides expert diagnosis and treatment for sports-related and general orthopaedic injuries and conditions.
Dr. Zimmerman offers the latest procedures, including shoulder and knee arthroscopy, shoulder balloon spacer arthroplasty, reverse total shoulder replacement, minimally invasive total shoulder resurfacing, complex knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage preservation procedures, as well as partial and total knee replacement.
Dr. Zimmerman previously served as the assistant team physician to the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, and Florida International University. He continues his athletic involvement as a team physician for Siena College and The Sage Colleges. He is also an active member of the Siena Rugby Alumni group.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Biology: Siena College, Loudonville, NY
- Doctor of Medicine: Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship: Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, Coral Gables, FL
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- Albany Medical Center
- Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery
- St. Peter’s Hospital
Team Affiliations
- Siena College
- The Sage Colleges
News
Patient Reviews
- “Dr. Zimmerman is extremely kind, professional, and thorough. He reassured me and made me feel confident about my recovery.”– Christina L.Patient Rating:
- “Dr. Zimmerman is very good. He takes time with you and listens to your issues. I have referred many people to him.”– Gary B.Patient Rating:
- “Dr. Zimmerman was professional and caring. He took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions. I did not feel rushed during my face-to-face encounter.”– Catherine M.Patient Rating: