Overview
Eric Simms is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
1223 16th St Ste 3400, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric R. Simms
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric R. Simms?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric R. Simms by calling their office at 310-206-0367. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric R. Simms a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric R. Simms is classified as an Experienced expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric R. Simms specialize in?
While Dr. Eric R. Simms is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Eric R. Simms participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric R. Simms has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Eric R. Simms's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric R. Simms accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric R. Simms accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-206-0367 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- CholecystitisDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- OmphaloceleDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Simms isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.