David Zimmerman BMS PA-C

Mr. David Zimmerman BMS PA-C

DZPALegal
4088 E. Olive Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Mobile: 480-703-1362
Introduction

Experienced Hall of Fame award-winning emergency medicine physician assistant with over 25 years of clinical experience, including more than 20 years of work in high-volume emergency departments, cancer center, and urgent care settings. Recognized educator and professional speaker with fluent English and Spanish communication skills.


Areas of Expertise
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Medical Records
  • Physician Assistants
  • Urgent Care

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program, Glendale, AZ - Bachelors of Medical Science 1999
- 2001
Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ - Associate of Arts Degree 1996
- 1999
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Professional Memberships
● Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine (APALM)
● American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
● The Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants (ASAPA)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Clinical Preceptorship & Mentorship 2009-present
● Midwestern University - Physician Assistant Program & Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
● A.T. Still University - Physician Assistant Program & Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
● Other affiliated PA and medical training programs
Approximate learners mentored
● Physician Assistant students: 70+
● Medical Students: 30+
● Pre-med students: 40+

Teaching Experience and Professional Presentations
Invited Presentations
1. High Reliability Organization (HRO), Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, December 2022
2. Orthopedic splinting/training class, Banner Gateway Medical Center, October 2020, September 2020,
April 2017, March 2017, December 2014, October 2014, October 2013, Feb 2011. Banner Payson
Medical Center, August 2015
3. “Basics of Ophthalmology”, A.T. Still University, October 2003
4. “Clinical/Physical Exam Skills”, Preceptor, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, August 2001-
February 2002
Volunteer Education and Outreach
1. Orthopedic Splinting/ training class, Arizona General Hospital, September 2025
2. “Heat Exposure/Exhaustion/Stroke”, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Mesa Fire
Department, July 25, 2023
3. Suturing class instructor, Banner Hawks (pre-med high school club), Highland High School, February
2020
4. “Emergency Medicine”, Lecture for Banner Hawks, Banner Gateway Medical Center, September 2018,
December 2015
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Medical malpractice case/chart review, medical chronology preparation, screening case for merit, expert witness report and affidavit of merit, standard of care assessment, analysis of clinical decision making and treatment pathways, review of emergency medicine and urgent care practices, deposition testimony, trial testimony and courtroom consultation, plaintiff and defense case review.

References

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