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Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD
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Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Duluth, MN.
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Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Duluth, MN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Duluth, MN.

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Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Duluth, MN and has 30 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Essentia Health-Virginia, Rainy Lake Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital, Essentia Health-Northern Pines (Aurora), Cook Hospital, Fairview Range Medical Center, Lake View Memorial Hospital and North Shore Health. Dr. Zamzow has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zamzow received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Zamzow is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Joint Pain
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Joint Pain
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Limb Pain
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bunion
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Bunionette
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bunion Surgery
Bunionette Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MN Open Access
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1000 E 1st St Ste 400, Duluth, MN 55805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 722-5513
  2. 2 Essentia Health-virginia
    901 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 225-1321
  3. 3 Laurentian Medical Clinic
    8373 Unity Dr, Virginia, MN 55792
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 748-7480

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Apr 08, 2017
He is the most understanding, and compassionate, surgeon, I have ever had. Always willing to listen.
Lizette J. Swanson in Duluth, MN — Apr 08, 2017
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zamzow's profile.

Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health-Virginia, Rainy Lake Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital, Essentia Health-Northern Pines (Aurora), Cook Hospital, Fairview Range Medical Center, Lake View Memorial Hospital and North Shore Health.

Yes, Dr. Joel Zamzow, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health-Virginia

    901 9th St N, Virginia, MN

  • Rainy Lake Medical Center

    1400 Highway 71, International Falls, MN

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    915 E 1st St, Duluth, MN

  • Essentia Health-Northern Pines (Aurora)

    5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN

  • Cook Hospital

    10 5th St SE, Cook, MN

  • Fairview Range Medical Center

    750 E 34th St, Hibbing, MN

  • Lake View Memorial Hospital

    325 11th Ave, Two Harbors, MN

  • North Shore Health

    515 5th Ave W, Grand Marais, MN