Zollinger is an alumnus of the University of Florida where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Medicine with High Honors in 1998. Though he is a native of California, he and his family comprised of his wife and two daughters, have resided in Blairsville since 2003. Zollinger brings over 15 years of experience to NGFM with a history ranging from emergency room care to family practice and surgery. Prior to his training as a physician assistant, Zollinger worked as both a firefighter and emergency medical technician. This wide field of knowledge is an asset to the services that NGFM provides. Patients of Zollinger remark upon his expertise and thoroughness, as well as his bedside manner and caring personality.