“I went to GW Hospital to get my operation for my rotator cuff tear. They made me feel quite safe, even during the pandemic.” Ron Byrd underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery with orthopedic surgeon Zachary Zimmer, MD. The surgery was an out-patient procedure, and Ron was able to go home the same day. As a result of the successful surgery, he’s even taken up abstract painting! “I feel as though I have a new shoulder,” he says. From routine care to lifesaving emergencies, GW Hospital is here for