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Ellen M Zimmermann

Ellen M Zimmermann, M.D.

Professor

Department: MD-GASTROENTEROLOGY
Business Phone: (352) 273-9400
Business Email: ezimmer2@ufl.edu

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About Ellen M Zimmermann

I’m a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 25 years of experience treating patients for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, in addition to microscopic colitis and collagenous colitis. In addition to my clinical expertise, I am a professor in the University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. I’m also dedicated to advancing IBD treatments and run my own research lab. My lab focuses on researching new therapies and addressing the knowledge gap. We hone in on vulnerable populations who are at risk of falling through the crack of our health care system, including those who are uninsured, under-represented and transitioning from pediatric to adult care.

My training began at the University of Wisconsin, where I completed my medical degree and subsequently completed my internship and residency at UW Hospital and Clinics. During this time, I took interest in gastroenterology for its vast array of disease processes in the gastrointestinal tract. Thereafter, I completed a gastroenterology fellowship at University of Michigan Medical Center and a research fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Here at UF, we thrive on teamwork to provide leading-edge clinical care using the latest tools and techniques. Patients benefit from comprehensive care, delivered by our array of specialized professionals, such as nurses, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nutritionists and pharmacists.

Additionally, I serve as the associate dean for faculty development and vice chair of academic affairs in the UF College of Medicine, where I foster an institutional climate of inclusion to create rewarding and satisfying careers. I have published over 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and I have spoken internationally on the natural history of Crohn’s disease and other topics. Throughout my career, I’ve also held active roles in the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and received a Distinguished Service Award in 2007 for my contributions to the field.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling and anything nature-oriented, especially the flora and fauna of North Central Florida and coastlines.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. BMS6634 – GI and Hepatology

    College of Medicine

  2. GMS5905 – Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences

    College of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Areas of Interest

  • Crohn Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

  1. CorEvitas Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Drug Safety and Effectiveness Registry – Zimmermann

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    COREVITAS

  2. Project RISC: Resolving Inequities in Shared Decision-Making in Crohn’s and Colitis

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    PFIZER INC

  3. College-aged patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); addressing unique needs and improving disease outcomes.

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS

  4. Project ECHO IBD

    Role:
    Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    PFIZER INC

  5. SBIR – A Novel Immunological Probiotic for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    RISE THERAPEUTICS via NATL INST OF HLTH NIDDK

  6. A Novel Probiotic Engineered for Enhanced Immunological Function for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    RISE THERAPEUTICS via NATL INST OF HLTH NIAID

  7. A Novel Immunological Probiotic for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    RISE THERAPEUTICS via NATL INST OF HLTH NIDDK

  8. Drug targeting strategy for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease a novel prodrug approach

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    US ISRAEL BINATIONAL SCI FOU

  9. College Students with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Supporting the Transition to Adult IBD care

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    ABBVIE

Education

  1. Research Fellowship

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  2. Fellowship

    University of Michigan Medical Center

  3. Residency

    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

  4. Internship

    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

  5. M.D.

    University of Wisconsin

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-9400
Emails:
Business:
ezimmer2@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100214
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
1329 SW 16TH ST RM 5260
 GAINESVILLE FL 32608