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Stessie D. Zimmerman

Stessie D. Zimmerman, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-1
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 13-18
  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Female

About Stessie D. Zimmerman

About The Provider

Stessie Zimmerman, MD, a primary care sports medicine specialist with Intermountain Health’s Orthopedics Specialty Group at TOSH in Murray, Utah. She supports patients in Murray, Sandy, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, and surrounding communities treating overuse injuries, sprains, strains, pediatric sports-related concussions, and more. She focuses on pediatric and adolescent patients, guiding them to learn skills that foster a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity and wellness.

As a provider, Dr. Zimmerman’s clinical interests include injury prevention, performance enhancement, and the care of acute and chronic injuries. She understands how clear communication, teamwork, and shared decision-making are vital in helping patients reach their physical activity and quality of life goals. Her research focuses on youth sports participation and bone stress injury treatment for pediatric patients.

With a wealth of experience, Dr. Zimmerman has provided care for athletes across the spectrum, from youth sports to professional teams like the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, NFL Philadelphia Eagles, and the US Women’s National Soccer Team. 

Outside work, she enjoys playing team sports, snowboarding, listening to jazz music, traveling, and camping with her husband and their young children.

Conditions Treated: 

  • Non-operative management or musculoskeletal injuries
    • Overuse injuries
    • Sprains
    • Strains
    • Growth plate injuries
    • Non-operative fracture care
    • Joint pain
  • Pediatric sports-related concussion management

Procedures Performed: 

  • Casting and splinting
  • Peripheral joint injections
  • Tendon sheath and soft tissue injections
  • Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP)
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound

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Locations

  1. TOSH Clinic - Orthopedics
    • 5848 South Fashion Boulevard, Suite 120, Murray, UT 84107
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Sports Medicine, 2019
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Pediatrics, 2018
  • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Sports Medicine: American Board of Pediatrics, 2020
  • American Board of Pediatrics, 2019

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

352 ratings, 61 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Like I said I was trying to understand what she was explaining and I did understood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr. Zimmerman is always friendly and explains what the next step is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    She was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    She's very courteous and answered all my questions left me leaving there with a better understanding most excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    She is professional, caring and listens to pt concerns.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Good at her job but needs to get staff trained better in the personal touch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    She starts with a smile and then cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    She paid attention to what I said and answered all my questions thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    It was nice relaxing and easy going. Seriously making sure that what I know about my injuries and the cause effect of the shot . I'm masking the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Did a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    She is very caring and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Absolutely amazing. Her knowledge in how to help my daughter and answering any questions we had were great! Couldn’t recommend her enough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Very positive and very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    She was personable and took her time with us. She treated us like people and knew about my daughter's case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    I would rate her as excellent. She took her time with me and answered all my questions. Helped me understand how my recovery would look. Excellent bedside manner. I am very lucky to have her as a doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Interested in problem and knowledgeable in field

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    She very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    10/10

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    She is very kind and caring. Listening to what is needed to be done to accomplish the process that I have been undergoing. And I'm truly grateful for it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Very informed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    She was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Keep her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    I have a tremendous amount of respect for Dr. Zimmerman’s good work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Very knowledgeable and instructive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    He had the patience to explain the procedure to me, and his answers to my questions were very well explained.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Gracious and caring. She understood the problem and knew the remedy. Excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I am glad I came.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    Dr. Zimmerman was excellent! She put me right at ease, explained what was happening with me and how it can be fixed. She was very attentive and very personable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Talk through each point of interest Spoke in a way I could learn

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    We love Dr. Zimmerman! She always makes us feel unrushed and that she really wants to get the whole story. She is so knowledgeable and I love her approach to treatment options and helping us be part of the decision while also protecting the child's body. We love recommending her to our friends!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Thank you Dr Zimmerman for the excellent care throughout my recovery. I appreciated your explaining things to me, your gentleness and care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr Zimmerman put me at ease as she explained what was going on with my shoulder and explained step by step what she was doing when administering the shot. She really put me at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    It was great, no complaints.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    She is amazingly wonderful. Very caring, excellent at her job. Love her to pieces.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Thank you for your outstanding care and service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    cheerful and great at explaining everything Just wish she had the winning lotto ticket for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    I was very impressed with her expertise and the importance of my waiting before having any surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    We love DR Zimmerman

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I am so grateful to have her as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    She is a great physician and person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    aMAZING DOCTOR PROFESSIONAL AND INCREDibly informed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    She is welcoming and professional. I felt comfortable in her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr. ZIMMERMAN is an amazing doctor and she really care for her patients giving the best of her knolodge in friendly way that make any one comfortable and happy trusting her diagnostic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    This experience was easy, no drama or trauma, just take care of the patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    DR. ZIMMERMAN WAS VERY ATTENTIVE AND EXPLAINED OPTIONS VERY CLEARLY

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Best Dr I have ever had! She is fantastic!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    She made it so I could understand everything she is going to do. And what I could expect from everything we do.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Dr Zimmerman is so great, she explained everything to my wife and I about my knee and what can be done I am so grateful for her !!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr. Zimmerman was amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Good person and wonderful professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    She was very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr Z was caring and thorough. She was pleasant as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I’ve already recommended her to a few parents!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    So far, so good, building confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    Shared options in the treatment of my condition. Dr. Zimmerman was kind and cared about my input regarding my options. She addressed any concerns I had and described pros, cons and outcomes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    It was nice to have a doctor as knowledgeable as Dr Zimmerman who was also willing to talk thru what she believed was happening. I also appreciated that I didn’t have to come back for another appt for treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Great visit glad I was referred to her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    I was given good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2025

    Having Dr. Zimmerman as my doctor was one of the best thing that’s happened to me