Oncology
Alexandra Zimmer, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology
Portland, OR
Alexandra Zimmer, M.D., M.Sc., is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in breast cancer, with a particular focus on advancing treatments for brain metastases. Dr. Zimmer treats adult patients, including those with advanced or metastatic disease requiring specialized oncologic care. Her international training spans Brazil, Europe, and the United States, including
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (MD, 1999)
- Residency: Grupo Hospitalar Nossa Senhora Conceicao (Internal Medicine, 2002)
- Residency: MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center (Internal Medicine, 2009-2012)
- Fellowship: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (Clinical Oncology, 2005)
- Fellowship: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2012-2015)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Medical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Cancer SurvivorshipChemotherapy
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mid-columbia Medical Center
- OHSU Hospital
- Oregon Health & Science University
Languages
English[3]
Experience
25+ years in practice