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Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD

Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Zimel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2008. She is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Sarcoma Program

1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
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Dr. Zimel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zimel

3.2

9 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 05, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 26, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 21, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Christine D – Dec 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Emma – Dec 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jillian – Dec 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sarah Evans – Dec 16, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Melissa Zimel is an orthopedic oncology surgeon who specializes in diagnosing and treating children and adults with bone or soft tissue tumors, as well as those with conditions caused by tumors. As an orthopedic oncologist, she evaluates and...read more

biography

Dr. Melissa Zimel is an orthopedic oncology surgeon who specializes in diagnosing and treating children and adults with bone or soft tissue tumors, as well as those with conditions caused by tumors. As an orthopedic oncologist, she evaluates and...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Sarcoma Program

Sarcoma Program1825 4th St # 6 San Francisco, CA 94143
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Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center1825 4th St San Francisco, CA 94143
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Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Center

Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Center2401 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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