Eli E Zimmerman

Eli E Zimmerman serves as Associate Professor of Neurology specializing in Stroke and Vascular Neurology and Associate Dean for Student Affairs at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, cervical artery dissection, and cerebrovascular disease management, coupled with significant contributions to medical education and student support systems.

His educational credentials include:

• MD from Vanderbilt University (2010)
• Internal Medicine Internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2011)
• Neurology Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital (2014)
• Vascular Neurology Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital (2015)

Dr. Zimmerman's research focuses on cerebrovascular disease mechanisms and anticoagulation therapy safety, particularly bleeding risks associated with drug interactions in atrial fibrillation patients. His work examines pharmacokinetic interactions between anticoagulants (apixaban/rivaroxaban) and cardiovascular medications (diltiazem/amiodarone), utilizing large-scale retrospective cohort methodologies. Concurrently, he actively shapes medical education through curriculum development and student mentorship initiatives.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent investigation into anticoagulant-related bleeding events, with 2023-2024 studies in JAMA analyzing diltiazem-amiodarone interactions and 2021 research comparing rivaroxaban-apixaban outcomes. His scholarly output reveals strong collaboration with Vanderbilt pharmacology researchers and Harvard-affiliated neurology departments.

In his administrative role, Dr. Zimmerman oversees student affairs including Match Day coordination (featured in March 2025 celebrations), Alpha Omega Alpha honor society inductions, and student community development. His 2024 professional disclosures indicate no industry relationships, reflecting full compliance with Northwestern's integrity policies.