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Alexandra Zimmer, M.D., M.Sc. (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Breast Cancer

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Zimmer has lived and completed her training in Brazil, Europe and the U.S. She specializes in breast cancer, with an interest in better understanding and improving treatment for brain metastases. She enjoys knowing her patients and their families and learning from them.

Outside of work, Dr. Zimmer loves traveling, cycling and hiking with her husband and son. She also enjoys gardening, reading and singing.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1999, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Grupo Hospitalar Nossa Senhora Conceicao, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, 2002
    • Internal Medicine, Washington Hospital Center /Georgetown, Washington, DC, 2012

  • Fellowship

    • Clinical Oncology, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, 2005
    • Clinical Oncology, National Cancer Institute / NIH, Bethesda, MD, 2015

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
    • American Board of Internal Medicine - Subspecialty Oncology, 2015

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • Society for Neuro Oncology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (88 Ratings, 29 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. I appreciate her affect; it is very positive and encouraging. My experience with oncology has always been very positive.

  2. Very individualized care.

  3. I trust her and I like her.

  4. The oncologist I saw took the time to explain my concerns. This app was for a second opinion on treatment for cancer. Answered all my questions and concerns.

  5. I have very much appreciated Dr. Zimmer as my breast cancder oncologist. She is good at answering my questions.

  6. Very pleased.

  7. Dr Zimmer is wonderful. So very knowledgeable and also compassionate

  8. Dr Zimmer was very informative and listened well.

  9. Dr Zimmer is straight forward and easy to communicate with.

  10. Dr. Zimmer is amazing!I feel like I am in good hands with her care team and expedition of process in order to receive the proper care

  11. Dr. Zimmer has been amazing. She explains everything clearly and has answered all my questions.

  12. Professional, caring, attentive

  13. The medical assistant is superb!I feel very fortunate to have Dr Zimmer caring for me.

  14. Dr Zimmer was very thorough in explaining my current health diagnosis and the treatment options

  15. Very kind, informative. I didn't feel rushed at all.

  16. She heard and met all my expectations, answered all my questions and gave solutions when possible.

  17. Dr. Zimmer took extra time with me and my questions. She also was quite patient when I lost my connection. Technology can sometimes cause some problems for me, and she made me feel at ease.

  18. Professional and compassionate

  19. Dr. Zimmer was friendly and down to earth.

  20. Dr Zimmerman was professional, she explained things very well and has a good bedside manner. She talks really fast but I was able to understand what she was saying and I really liked her. She is intelligent and caring. It was my first appointment with her. I felt a high level of trust with her. She was very positive, but doesn't sugar coat things.

  21. She explained my situation clearly and answered my questions. I had aleady heard good things about her as a clinician.

  22. She is very empathetic and caring. She's very easy to relate to and understand.

  23. She is thorough, upbeat and very caring

  24. Dr Zimmer is very intelligent and well-informed. She listens attentively and gives a considered response. She Is empathetic, thoughtful, caring and genuiibiely Interested In her patients.... and has a sense of humor. I have complete confidence In her.

  25. Explained well and professionally.

  26. Best service

  27. Only the best care!

  28. Dr. Zimmer is a great doctor. If you have questions she gives thorough explanations. She is always kind and caring.

  29. She was very well-informed, listened well, gave good, complete explanations, was very supportive, and even had a fun sense of humor. She was great!!