Todd M. Zimmerman, MDAssociate Professor of MedicineDr. Todd Zimmerman's primary interest is the treatment of multiple myeloma. He has developed expertise in stem cell transplantation, drug development, and the treatment of cancer in elderly patients. Dr. Zimmerman and his colleagues have developed a comprehensive program for multiple myeloma in which many treatment options are made available to each patient on an individual basis. The program works closely with basic scientists at the University of Chicago in order to develop novel therapeutics for myeloma. The University of Chicago is also an active participant in the Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium that focuses on bringing the best novel agents to patients in a timely manner. Practice LocationsCenter for Advanced Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine
Year Started Practice1989 Board CertificationsInternal Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity of Illinois at Chicago Internship and ResidencyNorthwestern University, Chicago FellowshipThe University of Chicago Medicine MembershipsAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
Language SpokenEnglish tzimmerm@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu Office Phone(773) 702-6149 For patient appointments, please contact the Office Fax(773) 702-3163 Office Postal AddressTodd M. Zimmerman, MD
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Learn More About Dr. ZimmermanDr. Zimmerman is featured in a story about a multiple myeloma patient who participated in the clinical trial of a new medication to improve survival. Dr. Zimmerman says the drug has proven to be very effective in suppressing myeloma cells. The University of Chicago Medicine's Science Life blog features a video of stem cell transplant patients sharing stories of survival at the 2nd annual Celebration of Life - a reunion of patients, donors, family members and medical staff. Selected PublicationsView a partial list of Dr. Zimmerman's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database. |
