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Prof. Gerald Zimmermann

Orthopaedic Surgery Dubai

Prof. Gerald Zimmermann

7 years of experience

4,953+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Gerald Zimmermann at a glance

Prof. Gerald Zimmermann is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Prof. Dr. Gerald Zimmermann is a Consultant in the Department of Orthopaedics at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, where he specialises in Sports Medicine. He studied medicine at the Universities of Erlangen, Mannheim, and the Texas Medical Centre in Houston, USA, and has earned multiple postgraduate qualifications in General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Specialised Trauma, Sports Medicine, and Knee Surgery—all accredited by the German Board. He also obtained his PhD from the University of Heidelberg in Germany.
A member of prestigious organisations such as the German Society for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery (DGOU), the German Knee Society (DKG), the German Shoulder and Elbow Society (DVSE), the European Society of Tissue Regeneration in Orthopaedics and Trauma (ESTROT), the working group on Arthroscopy (AGA), and the German Society of Traumatology (DGU), Prof. Zimmermann has spent much of his career in Germany. He initially worked with the BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen and later joined Theresienkrankenhaus in Mannheim, where he served as a senior consultant and eventually headed the Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department.
His expertise covers a wide spectrum of conditions, including correction surgeries for congenital and post-traumatic deformities, arthroscopic knee surgeries (including ACL, PCL, and meniscus reconstructions), endoprosthetic replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, regenerative musculoskeletal therapy, knee cap disorders, leg length discrepancies and corrections, and cartilage cell transplantation.
Globally recognised for his contributions to musculoskeletal tissue regeneration, Prof. Zimmermann’s research on growth factors and their clinical applications has been extensively published in top international journals and presented in over 500 scientific talks. His current focus is on the clinical application of adult stem cells for bone and cartilage regeneration, and he has been awarded the prestigious Herbert Lauterbach Prize by the German Orthopaedic and Trauma Society.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Prof. Gerald Zimmermann

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-700466 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-2E644808 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,908
Annual physical exam 99395 2,018
Vaccination administration 90471 1,954
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,469

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Gerald Zimmermann
HEADSHOT
Gerald Zimmermann in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gerald Zimmermann with the team
WITH TEAM
Gerald Zimmermann at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Gerald Zimmermann

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Gerald Zimmermann, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4317/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34869104 · cited by 148
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Gerald Zimmermann, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5123/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37939802 · cited by 54
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Gerald Zimmermann, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3523/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35546317 · cited by 64
  4. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AE
    Gerald Zimmermann, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4020/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32778432 · cited by 2

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · gerald.zimmermann@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Prof. Gerald Zimmermann's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Gerald Zimmermann specialise in?

    Gerald Zimmermann specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 28 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Gerald Zimmermann treat?

    Gerald Zimmermann treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Gerald Zimmermann practise?

    Gerald Zimmermann practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Gerald Zimmermann speaks English.

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