Dr. David Simmons, MD
Gastroenterology ·
Male ·
Age 55
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Dr. David Simmons, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Winter Haven, FL and has been practicing for 24 years. He graduated from University Of Florida in 1989 and specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Esophageal Diseases
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more than 99% of peers
Diverticulosis, Intestinal
very high
more than 99% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
very high
more than 99% of peers
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2 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
75 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
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5 Procedures
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Fecal Impaction Removal
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of FloridaMedical School | Graduated 1989
- University South FlaInternship Hospital | Completed 1990
- University South FlaResidency Hospital | Completed 1992
- Med College Of GeorgiaFellowship Hospital | Completed 1994
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
- Fluconazole in the Treatment of Hepatosplenic Candidiasis., 1992
- Achalasia in Patients Over 65, 1997
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Average Wait Time
- 31 – 45 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. David Simmons, MD
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Dr. Simmons Nurse Michelle is extremely rude and abrupt with her patients. She took my BP 120/68 and I told her it is never that low, can you retake it? I have high BP and it never runs below 150. As I was speaking to her she walked out of the room and closed the door without even answering me. I...Read More
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21Auburndale, FL – Feb 10, 2017
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I came to this practice with severe gallbladder problems. After recommending several very expensive tests on my stomach, which were negative, Dr. Simmons reluctantly agreed to send me to a surgeon for the gallbladder to be removed. I found Dr. Simmons to be sarcastic and condescending and as far...Read More
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21Haines City, FL – Jan 08, 2017
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Dr Simmons was very kind & extremely patient with us. He clearly explained everything & answered all our questions. His office staff was efficient & very helpful when we had more questions after the fact & returned our calls promptly.
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1Mike C in Winter Haven, FL – Oct 22, 2016
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Waited for 2 hours and 15 minutes for him to tell me that he could not treat me for crohn's because my cancer i had in 2013 has complicated my treatment. Suggested I go to IBS specialists. Thought I was going to a specialist. Wrong Had all my info ahead of time and then asked me why I'm there?...Read More
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127Winter Haven, FL – Mar 18, 2016
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Dr. Simmons accepts 6 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaBlueDental Choice
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- HumanaChoice Care PPOSelect HMOTampa Bay CoreNet
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPO
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