Fellowship-Trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon | Boynton Beach, FL
Dr. Christopher Zimmer is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon serving patients throughout Palm Beach County at Momentum Foot & Ankle in Boynton Beach, Florida. With advanced training in complex lower extremity trauma, deformity correction, and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Zimmer brings hospital-level surgical expertise to a patient-centered, community-focused practice.
Dr. Zimmer believes that every patient deserves honest, transparent communication and a treatment plan built around their individual goals — whether that means conservative care or advanced surgical intervention. He takes the time to educate patients on all available options so they can make confident, well-informed decisions about their health.
Dr. Zimmer completed a dedicated Trauma & Reconstruction Fellowship at Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Florida, where he received concentrated exposure to high-acuity fracture management, limb salvage, revision surgery, and complex reconstruction. His fellowship training included the management of pilon fractures, talar neck fractures, calcaneal fractures, midfoot injuries, and post-traumatic deformity — as well as tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis utilizing custom 3D-printed truss technology.
Fellowship & Residency Training
Prior to fellowship, Dr. Zimmer completed a three-year Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency with a rearfoot and reconstructive emphasis at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas — one of the largest hospital systems in the country. There, he developed comprehensive surgical skills from forefoot procedures to complex rearfoot reconstruction, gained extensive inpatient and outpatient perioperative experience, and personally evaluated and managed more than 300 pediatric foot and ankle patients.
Education
Dr. Zimmer earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, California, graduating with a 3.67 GPA and Dean’s List recognition. He completed his undergraduate studies at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, earning a Bachelor of Science.
Surgical Expertise
Dr. Zimmer’s surgical interests reflect his advanced fellowship training and his commitment to providing care for some of the most complex foot and ankle conditions:
- Complex Foot & Ankle Trauma
- TTC Arthrodesis and Hindfoot Fusion
- Post-Traumatic Reconstruction
- Deformity Correction
- Limb Salvage
- Pediatric Foot & Ankle Pathology
- Advanced Wound Management
Research & Academic Contributions
Dr. Zimmer is an active contributor to the advancement of foot and ankle medicine. His peer-reviewed publication on Venous Thromboembolism in Foot and Ankle Trauma appeared in the Journal of Clinical Research in 2023. He has presented at multiple national conferences including the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) annual meetings, the SAM Conference, and the MILES Conference. Notable academic contributions include:
- TTC Arthrodesis with Custom 3D-Printed Truss — SAM Conference, 2025
- Complex Hallux Crush Injury — ACFAS 2025 Presentation
- Percutaneous Medial Band Plantar Fasciotomy for Chronic Plantar Hallux Ulcers (FASTRAC publication; ACFAS presentation)
- Comparative Review of Bone Stimulation Modalities for Fracture Management
- 1st Place — ACFAS Student Competition (Ultrasonography in Plantar Foreign Body Detection)
- 3rd Place — Growth Plate Injury Case Presentation
Leadership & Community Service
Dr. Zimmer is committed to giving back to both the medical community and underserved populations worldwide. He served as President of his ACFAS student chapter, where he organized procedural workshops and coordinated guest lecturers for his peers. In 2025, he traveled to Honduras with Operation Footprint, where he evaluated complex congenital deformities and performed Ponseti casting and posteromedial release procedures — delivering life-changing care to patients with limited access to specialty services.
Professional Affiliations
- Member, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
A Philosophy Built Around You
At Momentum Foot & Ankle, Dr. Zimmer’s approach is straightforward: patients deserve to fully understand their diagnosis, their options, and what to expect — before making any decisions. He prioritizes honest communication, conservative care when appropriate, and precise surgical expertise when it’s truly needed.
Whether you’re managing a sports injury, chronic foot pain, a complex fracture, a diabetic wound, or a pediatric concern, Dr. Zimmer is here to guide you from diagnosis through recovery — every step of the way.
