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Walnut Creek, CA
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Jay Zimmerman, M.D. received his B.A. in molecular and cell biology from Northwestern University and M.D. degree from the University of Chicago. He did his Dermatology training at UCLA Medical Center where he was Chief Resident of Dermatology in 2006 and a Volunteer Clinical Professor of Dermatology. Dr. Zimmerman is Board Certified in Dermatology. He has practiced Dermatology in the Bay Area for a number of years, specializing in both general and cosmetic skin issues.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dermatology
Licenses
United States: California
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
7 Answers
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A member asked:
Dr. Jay Zimmermananswered
Dermatology 21 years experience
No: It is not safe. Tattoo inks are not fda approved and often can have rather toxic ingredients. Small amounts of these materials can enter the blood s... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 21 years experience
Mostly red with pain: Symptoms of any infection, whether it is staph or otherwise, usually include swelling, redness, and pain. Staph infections often also have a honey-co... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 21 years experience
Sun and Smoking: Smoking and ultraviolet light are some of the biggest preventable causes of premature wrinkling of the skin. The rest is up to genetics. Topical pro... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 21 years experience
Yes: Athletes foot is a superficial skin infection usually caused by trichophyton genus fungal organisms. It can be treated with over-the-counter or presc... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Zimmermananswered
Dermatology 21 years experience
Probably: Rituxan (rituximab) and Methotrexate both inhibit your body's defenses. Any breaks in the skin surface, such as with a tattoo needle, can introduce r... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 21 years experience
Maybe: I would be concerned with any patient seeking an elective tattoo procedure with a defibrillator. The electric needle gun could cause the defibrillato... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Zimmermananswered
Dermatology 21 years experience
Yes: While there is always risk of infection, allergic reaction, and granuloma formation/scarring with tattoos, patients on Prednisone have poor wound heal... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Zimmerman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Zimmerman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, IL
Graduated 2002MD
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