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Dr. David Simmons, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.2 (70)
Map Pin Small Winter Haven, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Simmons, MD

Dr. David Simmons, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Winter Haven, FL. They graduated from University of South Florida - Tampa FL and is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital. Dr. Simmons, completed a residency at University of South Florida Affiliated Hospitals - Tampa, FL. Patients rated Dr. Simmons an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Simmons works at Practice in Winter Haven, FL with other offices in Clearwater, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis and Intestinal Diverticulosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Simmons' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Winter Haven Cardiology PA
    320 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 299-5300
  2. 2
    Winter Haven Hospital
    200 Avenue F NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 299-5300
  3. 3
    West Central Gastroenterology Llp
    3001 Executive Dr Ste 130, Clearwater, FL 33762 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 347-0005
  4. 4
    Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center
    325 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 291-4000

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  • Winter Haven Hospital

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Intestinal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Dysphagia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Barrett's Esophagus
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Reflux Esophagitis
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Thiamin Deficiency
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Joint Fusion
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.2
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    Based on 70 ratings
    Patient Ratings (70)
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    (51)
    4 Star
    (4)
    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (11)
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    About Dr. David Simmons, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1255315818
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of South Florida Affiliated Hospitals - Tampa, FL
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of South Florida - Tampa FL
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. David Simmons, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Simmons is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Simmons has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Simmons has seen patients for Intestinal Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis and Intestinal Diverticulosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Simmons on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    70 patients have reviewed Dr. Simmons. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Simmons.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Simmons, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Simmons appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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