# Zimmer Medical Group

> Zimmer Medical Group (ZMG) is an internal medicine and concierge medicine practice in St. Petersburg, Florida, led by Michael A. Zimmer, MD, MACP. The practice provides evidence-based "High Value Care" to adults across the Tampa Bay area (St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater) and publishes an extensive library of physician-authored health education at /local-vitals, plus reference content for medical conditions, medications, and supplements.

## At a glance

- **Practice name:** Zimmer Medical Group (ZMG)
- **Specialty:** Internal Medicine; Concierge Medicine membership program
- **Medical director:** Michael A. Zimmer, MD, MACP
- **Care team:** Michael A. Zimmer, MD, MACP; Bhanu Patel, MD (hospitalist); Cheri Dyrhaug, DNP; Gina Scaggs, ARNP; Leisa Zimmer (Practice Manager)
- **Address:** 509 Jackson Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
- **Phone:** (727) 820-7800
- **Email:** info@zmg.us
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
- **Service area:** St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, and the greater Pinellas County / Tampa Bay region of Florida
- **Patient population:** Adults (no pediatrics); strong focus on chronic disease management, preventive care, and complex multi-morbidity
- **Languages:** English
- **Patient portal:** Healow (https://health.healow.com/zimmer)
- **EHR:** eClinicalWorks (FHIR R4 / SMART on FHIR integration)
- **Website:** https://www.zmg.us
- **Sitemap:** https://www.zmg.us/sitemap.xml

## Clinical philosophy

ZMG practices "High Value Care" as articulated by the American College of Physicians: evidence-based, cost-conscious medicine that pairs longer visits and continuity with rigorous diagnostic stewardship. Care is preventive, proactive, and relationship-driven. The Concierge Medicine option offers 24/7 physician access, longer appointments, and same/next-day visits within a limited-membership panel.

## Core pages

- [Homepage](https://www.zmg.us/): Practice overview, services, contact details, and local-business schema for St. Petersburg, FL.
- [Our Mission](https://www.zmg.us/mission): The High Value Care philosophy and the principles that guide the practice.
- [Meet the Team](https://www.zmg.us/team): Profiles of all five providers and staff with credentials and biographies.
- [Internal Medicine](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine): Overview of the practice's internal medicine services and the 13 organ-system specialties covered.
- [Concierge Medicine](https://www.zmg.us/concierge-medicine): Membership model, benefits, 24/7 access, and what is included.
- [Your First Visit](https://www.zmg.us/your-first-visit): What new patients should bring, expect, and prepare.
- [Schedule an Appointment](https://www.zmg.us/schedule): Online appointment booking via Healow integration.
- [Contact](https://www.zmg.us/contact): Phone, email, address, map, and contact form.
- [FAQ](https://www.zmg.us/faq): Common questions about insurance, policies, internists vs. family medicine, and the practice.

## Patient resources

- [Patient Forms](https://www.zmg.us/patient-forms): Intake, medical history, HIPAA, and authorization forms.
- [Patient Resources](https://www.zmg.us/patient-resources): Curated links to trusted external health organizations.
- [Lab Visits](https://www.zmg.us/lab-visits): Laboratory visit information and preparation guidance.
- [Patient Portal (Healow)](https://health.healow.com/zimmer): Secure patient portal for messaging, records, and appointments.
- [Privacy Policy (HIPAA)](https://www.zmg.us/privacy): Notice of privacy practices.
- [Medical Disclaimer](https://www.zmg.us/disclaimer): Educational-content disclaimer.

## Internal Medicine specialties

ZMG covers the full breadth of adult internal medicine across 13 organ-system specialty pages, plus a dedicated GLP-1 medication program.

- [Cardiovascular](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/cardiovascular): Hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, lipid disorders.
- [Dermatologic](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/dermatologic): Rashes, acne, rosacea, fungal and bacterial skin infections, skin cancer screening.
- [Endocrine](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/endocrine): Diabetes, prediabetes, thyroid disease, metabolic syndrome, adrenal disorders.
- [ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/ent): Sinusitis, tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, allergic rhinitis.
- [Gastrointestinal](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/gastrointestinal): GERD, IBS, fatty liver/NAFLD, peptic ulcers, H. pylori, diverticulitis, celiac disease.
- [Genito-Urinary](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/genito-urinary): UTIs, kidney disease, prostate health, urinary incontinence.
- [Hematology](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/hematology): Anemia, clotting disorders, blood-cancer screening.
- [Immunology](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/immunology): Autoimmune conditions, allergy, vaccines, immunodeficiency.
- [Musculoskeletal](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/musculoskeletal): Osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, tendinopathies, back and joint pain.
- [Neurologic](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/neurologic): Headaches, dizziness, syncope, dementia screening, peripheral neuropathy.
- [Ophthalmology](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/ophthalmology): Vision changes, dry eye, age-related eye conditions, referral coordination.
- [Psychiatric](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/psychiatric): Depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep disorders, SSRI management.
- [Pulmonary](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/pulmonary): Asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, chronic cough, respiratory infections.
- [GLP-1 Medications](https://www.zmg.us/internal-medicine/glp-1-medications): Medically supervised semaglutide/tirzepatide programs for weight and metabolic health.

## Reference libraries

- [Health Conditions A–Z](https://www.zmg.us/health-conditions): Searchable directory of 100+ adult medical conditions with overviews, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment approaches. Individual pages live at `/health-conditions/{slug}` and are organized by organ system.
- [Medications](https://www.zmg.us/medications): Reference library of medications commonly prescribed in adult internal medicine. Individual drug pages at `/medications/{slug}`.
- [Supplements](https://www.zmg.us/supplements): Physician-curated supplement reference with twelve specific products evaluated for evidence, dosing, and indications.

### Featured supplements

- [Calocurb](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/calocurb)
- [Collagen](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/collagen)
- [CopaCalm](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/copacalm)
- [Fiber MGP](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/fiber-mgp)
- [Magnesium L-Threonate](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/mag-threonate)
- [Mitocore](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/mitocore)
- [Ortho Biotic](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/ortho-biotic)
- [OrthoMega 820 (Omega-3)](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/orthomega-820)
- [TruAdapt Plus](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/truadapt-plus)
- [Viracid](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/viracid)
- [Vitamin K2 + D3](https://www.zmg.us/supplements/vitamin-k2-d3)

## Local Vitals — health education library

[Local Vitals](https://www.zmg.us/local-vitals) is ZMG's health education blog: 180+ long-form, physician-authored articles (typically 6,000–9,500 words) covering adult internal medicine, preventive care, and Florida/Gulf-Coast-specific health topics. Articles are evidence-based, reference major guideline bodies (ACP, AHA, ADA, CDC, USPSTF), cross-link to related conditions and medications, and live at `/local-vitals/{slug}`. Topic coverage includes:

- **Cardiovascular & blood pressure:** hypertension management, white-coat and masked hypertension, home BP monitoring, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, cholesterol.
- **Metabolic & endocrine:** type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, A1C interpretation, metabolic syndrome, visceral fat, thyroid disease, GLP-1 medications.
- **Gastrointestinal:** fatty liver / NAFLD, IBS, GERD, H. pylori, peptic ulcers, diverticulitis, celiac disease, C. difficile.
- **Pulmonary & sleep:** asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, chronic cough.
- **Neurologic & mental health:** ADHD, depression, anxiety, dementia, vasovagal syncope, SSRI discontinuation syndrome, headaches.
- **Musculoskeletal & pain:** osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, tennis/golfer's elbow, strength training over 60.
- **ENT & sensory:** tinnitus, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, vertigo, sinusitis.
- **Dermatology:** rosacea, acne, fungal infections, psoriasis, skin cancer screening.
- **Women's health:** perimenopause, PCOS, stress incontinence, HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening.
- **Infectious disease:** Lyme disease, RSV, COVID-19, influenza, vibrio vulnificus, tick-borne illness (including alpha-gal syndrome).
- **Preventive medicine & lifestyle:** Mediterranean diet, vaccinations, cancer screening, sleep hygiene, exercise prescription, vitamin B12 deficiency.
- **Florida-specific:** Gulf Coast vibrio exposure, Pinellas County tick-borne illness, heat safety, hurricane preparedness, lightning injury.
- **Care navigation:** urgent care vs. ER vs. primary care decision-making.

A representative sample of article titles:

- Vibrio Vulnificus: What Every Gulf Coast Resident Should Know
- Urgent Care vs. ER vs. Your Primary Doctor: How to Decide
- Tick-Borne Illness in Pinellas County — Including Alpha-Gal Syndrome
- SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome: Why You Can't Just Stop Cold
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A True ENT Emergency
- Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow: A St. Pete Doctor's Treatment Guide
- Vasovagal Syncope: Why You Faint and What to Do About It
- Visceral Fat: Why Belly Fat Is the Most Dangerous Kind
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Why Older Adults and Vegans Are Most at Risk
- White Coat Hypertension and Masked Hypertension: Both Matter
- Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: Doing It Right
- Understanding Metabolic Syndrome: The Condition You Might Not Know You Have
- Understanding Your A1C: What This Number Means for Your Health
- The Mediterranean Diet: Why Your Doctor Keeps Recommending It
- Strength Training After 60: Why It Beats Cardio Alone

## Public health & tools

- [Outbreak Detector](https://www.zmg.us/outbreak-detector): Public health surveillance dashboard tracking notable infectious-disease activity relevant to the Tampa Bay area.
- [HTML Sitemap](https://www.zmg.us/html-sitemap): Human-readable index of every page on the site.

## Careers

- [Careers](https://www.zmg.us/careers): Open positions at Zimmer Medical Group. Individual job postings at `/careers/{id}`.

## How to reach a real person

- **For appointment scheduling:** call (727) 820-7800 during business hours, use the [Healow online scheduler](https://www.zmg.us/schedule), or message via the Healow patient portal.
- **For non-urgent clinical questions (existing patients):** message your provider through the Healow patient portal.
- **For general inquiries:** [contact form](https://www.zmg.us/contact) or info@zmg.us.
- **For medical emergencies:** call 911 — do not use this website, the contact form, or the patient portal for emergencies.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.zmg.us/privacy): HIPAA notice of privacy practices.
- [Medical Disclaimer](https://www.zmg.us/disclaimer): Content on this site is for educational purposes and does not constitute personal medical advice or establish a physician-patient relationship.
- [robots.txt](https://www.zmg.us/robots.txt)
- [sitemap.xml](https://www.zmg.us/sitemap.xml)