Overview
Richard Simmons is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Simmons is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Ischemia, Liver Cancer, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3550 Terrace St Ste 497, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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. Richard Simmons
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Simmons?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Simmons by calling their office at 412-647-0680. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Simmons a top-rated expert for Hepatic Ischemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Simmons is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatic Ischemia, 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. Richard Simmons specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Simmons is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatic Ischemia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Simmons participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Simmons has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatic Ischemia. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Simmons's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Hepatic IschemiaDr. Simmons isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatic Ischemia.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Simmons isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- GastroparesisDr. Simmons isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Simmons isExperienced. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
- HerniaDr. Simmons isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- IleostomyDr. Simmons isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Liver CancerDr. Simmons isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver TransplantDr. Simmons isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.