Robert J Zimmanck, MD, FASA
Description
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Keywords/Search Terms:
Patient Safety, Informed Consent, Airway Management, Risk Management, Pre-op assessment, Postop care, Nerve damage, Pain Management, MAC, Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Obstetric anesthesia, Pediatric anesthesia, Quality improvement, Surgical Home, Standard of care, Legal Consultant, CRNA supervision
Education:
Bachelor of Arts , Augustana College, Rock Island, IL; Medical Doctor, Medical College of Wisconsin; Anesthesia Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin
Years in Practice:
12
Additional Information
With over 10 years of clinical expertise and healthcare leadership, Dr. Robert Zimmanck is a trusted anesthesia expert witness for attorneys navigating complex medical litigation. Trained at the Medical College of Wisconsin, he specializes in anesthesia standards of care, perioperative risk assessment, and patient safety. As former Chair of Anesthesia Patient Safety and Quality Committees for a leading Midwest group, he has spearheaded transformative safety protocols and quality initiatives. As Medical Director of a state-of-the-art Wisconsin hospital, Dr. Zimmanck designed the region’s first Anesthesia Perioperative Surgical Home, collaborating with hospital leadership to implement robust safety systems. He currently serves on the hospital’s mortality review committee, as Region 1 Director for the Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists, and as adjunct faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, mentoring 3rd- and 4th-year medical students. Why Attorneys Choose Dr. Zimmanck Medicolegal Expertise: Objective case analysis, authoritative expert opinions, and trial-ready testimony for the plaintiff or defense. Risk & Safety Authority: Unparalleled proficiency in perioperative management and risk stratification. Standards of Care Expert: In-depth knowledge of anesthesia best practices and common pitfalls. Proven Leadership: Innovator in healthcare quality, safety systems, and evidence-based care. Specialties Anesthesia Malpractice & Complications Perioperative Care & Pain Management Patient Safety & Critical Care Risk Assessment & Quality Improvement Dr. Zimmanck provides concise, evidence-based insights for medical malpractice, negligence, and quality-of-care disputes. His clear, compelling analysis—backed by extensive experience in safety protocols and perioperative innovation—makes him an invaluable asset in depositions, reports, and courtroom testimony.
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