Dr. Richard H. Zimlich is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in joint replacement of the hip and knee including partial replacement, resurfacing, total replacement, and revisions of existing joint replacements, cartilage restoration procedures, as well as Mako Robotic Outpatient Knee Replacement.
He joined Lowcountry Orthopaedics in 1998 after completing a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery. Through the years he has performed numerous knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, allowing patients to return to a more active lifestyle.
Experienced in dealing with failed joint replacements and difficult deformities, Dr. Zimlich and his staff are qualified to assist patients with their entire knee and hip problems. He has had training in arthroscopic surgery, cartilage transplant surgery, joint replacement surgery, and revision joint replacement surgery of the knee, hip, and shoulder. In addition, Dr. Zimlich is trained to provide the latest robotic-arm assisted partial knee and total knee replacement surgery, the Mako.
Dr. Zimlich was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, where he returned to medical school after attending the University of Notre Dame. He enjoys time with his family, the golf courses, and water activities around Charleston.
Areas of Expertise
- Total Joint Replacement
- Revision Total Joint
- Disorders of the Hip and Knee
- Mako Robotic Outpatient Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopic Surgery
Education & Training
- M.D.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY - B.S.
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN - General Surgery Internship
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC - Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC - Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Charlotte Orthopedic Specialist, P.A.
Charlotte, NC
Professional Associations & Awards
- Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons
South Carolina Orthopaedic Association
South Carolina Medical Association
Dorchester County Medical Society - Awards
(AOA) Alpha Omega Alpha
Certification & Licensure
- Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - State Licensure
South Carolina