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Michael Zimring, M.D.FIELD: Internal Medicine POSITION/TITLE: Director, The Center for Wilderness and Travel Medicine at Mercy BACKGROUND: A graduate of the University of Maryland Medical School, Dr. Zimring joined Mercy Medical Center in 1973 as part of University’s residents program. His clinical background includes study in geriatric and emergency medicine. Dr. Zimring has been in private practice since 1976. In 2007, Dr. Zimring successfully completed the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM)'s Certificate of Knowledge Examination and has been awarded the Certificate in Travel Health. According to correspondence from Phyllis Kozarsky, M.D., Chair of the Examination Committee, and Frank von Sonnenburg, M.D., ISTM resident, successful completion of the exam proves Dr. Zimring demonstrates "an expertise in the profession and a solid knowledge of travel medicine." MISCELLANEOUS: Dr. Zimring oversees The Center for Wilderness and Travel Medicine at Mercy which offers immunizations for travel, pre- and post-travel consultations, treatment for travel-related medical conditions, and even coordination of emergency medical care and evacuations. The Center utilizes the resources of Medex Assistance which ensures the availability of competent health care as promptly as possible in situations where health care may not be available or not be up to U.S. standards. The Center also provides medical evaluation and certification for scuba diving and medical preparation for the traveler for:
The Center for Wilderness and Travel Medicine at Mercy is located in Suite 711 of the Professional Office Building at Mercy Medical Center, 301 St. Paul Place in downtown Baltimore. For more information, contact Dr. Zimring at 410-332-1616.
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