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Gobezie, Reuben, MD
Chief, Division of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
University Hospitals of Cleveland

Phone Numbers
Appointments: (216) 844-7200
Office Number: (216) 844-7093
FAX Number: (216) 844-5970
Email: rgobezie@gmail.com

Office Locations
UHHS Chagrin Highlands Medical Center
3909 Orange Place
Orange Village, OH 44122
County: Cuyahoga-East
Phone Number: (216) 844-7093
Fax Number: (216) 844-5970
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University Suburban Health Center
1611 S. Green Road
South Euclid, OH 44121
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University Hospitals
Westlake Campus
960 Clague Road
Westlake, OH
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UHHS Bedford Medical Center
44 Blaine Ave
Cleveland, OH 44146
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8819 Commons Boulevard
Twinsburg, OH 44087
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University Hospitals Mentor
9000 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH
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UH Richmond Medical Center
27100 Chardon Rd
Richmond Hts, OH 44143
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UH Concord Health Center
7500 Auburn Rd
Concord, OH 44077
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Scott M. Zimmer, M.D.

Education
August 2003-July 2004

Hand, Microsurgery and Upper Extremity Fellowship-University of Florida, Shands Hospital. Gainesville, Florida.
  • Director of fellowship-Paul C. Dell, M.D.
  • Included extensive arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder and elbow surgery.
July 1998-June 2003

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency-Mount Carmel Health System. Columbus, Ohio

1994-1998

Wright State University School of Medicine.Dayton, Ohio.
  • Doctor of Medicine Graduated #1 in class.
1990-1994

Miami University. Oxford, Ohio
    Bachelor of Arts in Zoology
Experience
October 2006-present
  • University Hospitals Medical Practices-Medical Director of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Medical Director of Geauga Hand and Upper Extremity Center
  • Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand
August 2004-September 2006

Precision Orthopaedics. Chardon, Ohio.
  • Employed as an upper extremity surgeon.
2000-2003

Mount Carmel East and St. Ann's Hospital. Columbus, Ohio.
  • Additional emergency room and operative experience as orthopaedic house officer beyond required residency duties.
Activities
Current
  • 2006-present Board Member of Friends of CASA for Kids of Geauga County
  • Chagrin Falls DAD'S Club
  • Chagrin Falls Youth Soccer Coach
  • Wright State University School of Medicine
    • 1995-1996 Admissions Committee Member
    • 1994-1996 Kids and Docs outreach program co-chair and volunteer
    Awards and Honors
    Wright State University School of Medicine
    • 1998 Graduated #1 out of 89
    • 1997 Alpha Omega Alpha-President 1997-1998
    • 1998 Outstanding Student Award in Orthopaedic Surgery
    • 1997 Outstanding Student Award in Internal Medicine
    • 1996 Department Excellence Awards in Pathology and Pharmacology
    Miami University Oxford, Ohio
    • 1990 Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Academic Award
    • 1994 Graduated Cum laude
    Research/Articles
    Scott M. Zimmer, M.D. "Assessment and Initial
    Care of Fingertip and Nailbed Injuries." Journal
    Of Urgent Care Medicine. November, 2008

    S. David Boles, M.D., Scott M. Zimmer, M.D.,
    and Christopher C. Schmidt, M.D. "Arthrodesis of
    the Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Using 3.0mm Cannulated Screw and Threaded Washer."
    The Pittsburgh Journal Vol. 11, 2000. Also
    Presented at the 2000 ASSH Adrian E. Flatt
    Resident's and Fellow's Conference.


    Christopher C. Schmidt, M.D., S. David Boles,
    M.D., and Scott M. Zimmer, M.D. "Revision
    Total Elbow Arthroplasty Complicated by
    Massive Osteolysis: A Technique Using an
    Allograft/Prosthesis Composite." The Pittsburgh
    Journal Vol. 11, 2000.

    Christopher C. Schmidt, M.D., Scott M. Zimmer,
    M.D., and S. David Boles, M.D. "Athrodesis of
    the Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Using a
    Cannulated Screw and Threaded Washer." Journal
    of Hand Surgery, November 2004, Volume 29A
    Number 6 1044-1050

    Scott M. Zimmer,M.D. "Assessment and Initial
    Care of Fingertip and Nailbed Injuries." JUCM
    November 2008, volume 3, number 2.

    Teaching Positions
    1. Hand and Upper Extremity rotation Instructor Richmond Hospital and Erie Orthopaedic Residencies.
    2. Clinical rotation for University Hospitals Urgent Care Fellows.
    3. Three Hour Lecture Teaching Series in Hand and Upper Extremity Care for Urgent Care Fellows - Board Review Series.
    Outside Interests And Activities
    2005-present Chagrin Falls Athletic Association
    Soccer Coach

    2003-2004 University of Florida Intramural
    Soccer

    1994-1997 Dayton Amateur Soccer League

    1995-1996 Assistant Football Coach-Archbishops

    Alter High School

    Married to wife Laura with four children-Alex, Annie, Andrew, and J.P.

    Interests are golf, skiing, soccer, movies, and novels.
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