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Dr. Igor Immerman is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper limb surgeries, including those of the hands, wrists, elbows and peripheral nerves, including the brachial plexus. With a commitment to providing individualized care, he spends time getting to know every patient and working in partnership with patients to choose the best treatment, whether surgical or nonsurgical, for the specific situation.

Immerman's research focuses on using large national databases to determine trends and outcomes for a variety of upper-extremity conditions and treatments. He also collaborates with radiologists and plastic surgeons on various clinical research projects.

A native of Russia, Immerman moved to the United States with his family as a child. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at New York University. He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremity at the University of California, Davis; a fellowship in orthopedic hand surgery at Hadassah Medical Center in Israel; a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Russian Scientific Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics; and a fellowship in upper extremity surgery at the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics.

Immerman is a fellow of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the Russian American Medical Association and American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, 2018

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016

  • Fellowships

    Central Institute for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014

    Hadassah Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014

    Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014

    University of California, Davis Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013

  • Residencies

    NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012

  • Internship

    NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007

  • Education

    Case Western Reserve University, 2006

  • Languages

    English

I treat each person as a unique person and not by a cookie-cutter approach, so I work with patients to choose the most appropriate treatment.

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    364 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 18, 2025
    Provider kept looking at his watch while I asked questions. Very off putting. Seemed smart
    Mar 01, 2025
    Again another 10 + Dr Immerman is a*ROCK STAR" in my eyes!!!
    Feb 27, 2025
    Dr. Immerman is outstanding.
    Feb 26, 2025
    I required a right elbow replacement due to arthritis. Though I am limited to a five pound weight limit for life, I am totally okay with that, due to the fact that my pain in the elbow is gone. My rheumatologist and primary doctors were equally please with my results and they both have the surgeons business card as well as my PT and friend who is also experiencing arthritic elbow pain.
    Feb 26, 2025
    Dr. Immerman is an astute doctor with excellent patient communication skills. While showing empathy to his patient, he also sticks to the facts the patent's problems present. I appreciate that.
    Feb 08, 2025
    The Dr has always treated me well and has explained very well everything about my problem with my elbow
    Feb 06, 2025
    Excellent doctor.
    Jan 14, 2025
    Excellent experiencewill request the doctor and his team to one and all.
    Jan 14, 2025
    Good
    Dec 31, 2024
    Ucsf is the best
    Dec 10, 2024
    The surgeries were very successful, all except for -- well, we don't know. It would require tests on the hand, the nerves, and another surgery to remove the metal from my elbow which gets a tiny bit sore. But considering how badly broken it was, I'm saying good enough. At least for now. I'm still working on ROM and strengthening
    Nov 25, 2024
    UCSF has provided me with nothing short of excellent care throughout my medical ordeal.
    Nov 23, 2024
    Dr Immerman took a lot of time , concern Compassion
    Nov 19, 2024
    Dr Immerman took a lot of time trying to figure out what was going on with my hand.
    Nov 01, 2024
    The provider is very efficient and professional
    Sep 24, 2024
    Outstanding care as always.
    Sep 17, 2024
    They were very friendly
    Sep 11, 2024
    You need two or three boxes beyond Very Good for Dr. Immerman.
    Aug 28, 2024
    Dr. Immerman is an outstanding physician. Couldn't be better!!!
    Aug 24, 2024
    Doctor is very caring Excellent
    Aug 17, 2024
    I have already recommended Dr Immerman to a friend who broke her hand.
    Aug 06, 2024
    Very good
    Jul 18, 2024
    Dr. Immerman was very professional, took time to hear my concerns, spelled out my options really well, and gave me solid information about risks and benefits of surgery.
    Jul 17, 2024
    Very good
    Jul 09, 2024
    Can't say enough about Dr. Immerman's rapport with his patients, his demeanor in answering questions, his professionalism when asked for advice. Outstanding doctor who does not waver from the top of his profession. I highly recommend Dr. Immerman.
    Jun 27, 2024
    Dr. Immerman barely looked at me and was focused on taking notes in Epic and talking to the virtual note taker on the phone on speaker. Not great bedside manner and didn't feel like he cared about what I had to say. Didn't leave feeling good about my situation. He said to learn to do push ups differently vs trying to help me understand the root cause of my wrist issue. He also didn't ask me many questions to probe and potentially uncover what the cause could be or provide tips for pain relief in the interim.
    Jun 22, 2024
    Excellent and knowledgeable provider
    Jun 04, 2024
    Excellent
    May 25, 2024
    Super Doc !
    May 21, 2024
    My doctor was very helpful friendly and showed compassion towards me and my issue and concerns. I'm glad I have him as my doctor and looking forward to be receiving my treatments from him. He's a great doctor
    May 02, 2024
    I knew Dr. Immerman had read my chart before coming in but I just felt like he wasn't listening to my concerns.
    Apr 20, 2024
    I feel very fortunate to have a Dr like mine. He listens to me, very caring.
    Apr 10, 2024
    Dr. Immerman was great. He explained everything and answered all of questions. The treatment plan was built around my needs!
    Mar 12, 2024
    Good
    Mar 10, 2024
    Well, I was very happy because the doctor attended me and took his time to listen to me what the previous 4 doctors who saw me were not, I would not hesitate to recommend Hal doctor Igor Immerman because he did give importance to my health
    Mar 08, 2024
    I would rate Dr. Immerman higher than Very Good. OUTSTANDING!!!
    Mar 06, 2024
    Very nice doctor who cares about his patients I would recommend to my friends and family
    Mar 06, 2024
    Outstanding.
    Jan 04, 2024
    Dr Immerman is excellent
    Dec 05, 2023
    Professional and to the point. Answered questions succinctly. Showed no interest in anything beyond the very limited condition I was there for.I sometimes feel like a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle, and specialists deal with one piece without regard for how it fits with others. This provider is no doubt very competent, if I needed a specific surgery. I had hoped for some insight on issues like prevention. No such luck.
    Nov 29, 2023
    Dr. Immerman is exceptional on every level.
    Nov 22, 2023
    Dr. Immerman and his staff are very responsive, very personable and very compassionate and caring. I really appreciate the excellent care I am receiving.
    Nov 22, 2023
    Other than his apparent indifference to the thorn being in my hand for over 4 months, he seemed confident he could treat the injury
    Nov 18, 2023
    Just adore Igor Immerman
    Nov 18, 2023
    Office visit with doctor was excellent
    Nov 09, 2023
    Dr. Immerman is not only a true professional in his specialty, but his ability to interact and communicate effectively is outstanding as well. I feel that I am in very good hands with my care.
    Oct 28, 2023
    I appreciate the genuine support of my UCSF physicians and technicians.
    Oct 26, 2023
    Dr. Immerman is very thoughtful and caring. I would highly recommend him.
    Oct 21, 2023
    Dr.Immerman has been great to work with on my recovery
    Oct 17, 2023
    Dr IMMERMAN is one of the BEST and nicest doctors I've ever worked with
    Oct 17, 2023
    Explain in detail my left Pinky finger is still fragile and healing. Sent x-ray to. My Chart
    Oct 10, 2023
    He didn't seem to really care, offer any meaningful options & was not at all open to exploring options that would reduce my pain & discomfort. Just to be clear, I am not at all interested in pain medicine. Rather, I wanted to try hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which he was not at all in support of.
    Oct 08, 2023
    My Doctor is the BEST. Thankful..
    Oct 04, 2023
    Dr Immerman took the time to discuss with me my circumstance; provided my options ; explained the risks and benefits of each option.
    Sep 30, 2023
    Dr Immerman is an excellent physician. Very personable and very skilled and very caring.
    Sep 14, 2023
    Dr. Immerman is fantastic
    Aug 26, 2023
    Excellent service
    Aug 24, 2023
    Best doctors ever !!!
    Aug 22, 2023
    The female surgeon who was training with the surgeon I saw was also wonderful, caring, helpful and she will be an excellent contribution to this field of medicine!
    Aug 21, 2023
    Doctor was clearly rushed and wanted to get out also. It is something I have been struggling with for years. And he was clearly rushed for the 3 minutes he spent with me.
    Aug 20, 2023
    Dr Immerman is thorough and does an excellent job at making sure I understand. He answered all my questions
    Jul 25, 2023
    Dr. Immerman has an exceptional patient doctor rapport. I felt totally at ease with Dr. Immerman. He is very easy to talk with and explains the medical procedure the patient is facing in layman's terms.
    Jul 25, 2023
    40 min waiting time even though appointment was at 9:15. Otherwise great
    Jul 24, 2023
    It's all the waiting times that are so poor
    Jun 29, 2023
    GOOD
    Jun 27, 2023
    Dr Immerman was very professional, listened to my every concern and addressed them all with very good understanding of the issues. He is one of the best Doctors/surgeons I have ever met and I trust him completely.
    Jun 11, 2023
    Courteous, attentive , caring doctor
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