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Dr. Richard Simmons, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
4.1 (24)
Map Pin Small Halfmoon, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Simmons, MD

Dr. Richard Simmons, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Halfmoon, NY. They specialize in Pediatric Neurology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Epilepsy. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Samaritan Hospital-St. Mary's Campus, Ellis Hospital, St Peter's Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Rome Health Hospital, St Elizabeth Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam. Dr. Simmons, completed a residency at SUNY / Buffalo General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Simmons an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Simmons works at Practice in Halfmoon, NY with other offices in Latham, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Epilepsy and All Headaches (incl. Migraine) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    The Child Neurology Group
    1783 Route 9 Ste 101, Halfmoon, NY 12065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 782-3810
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Community Care Physicians PC
    711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 203, Latham, NY 12110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 782-3810

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Samaritan Hospital-St. Mary's Campus
  • Ellis Hospital
  • St Peter's Hospital
  • Bassett Medical Center
  • Glens Falls Hospital
  • Saratoga Hospital
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
  • Columbia Memorial Hospital
  • Nathan Littauer Hospital
  • Rome Health Hospital
  • St Elizabeth Medical Center
  • St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam

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Epilepsy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epilepsy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Treatment frequency



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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epilepsy
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Facial Nerve Disorder
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Syncope
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Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Visual Field Defects
Abdominal Migraine
Abducens Nerve Disorder
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Asperger's Syndrome
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
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Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
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Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic Motor Tic Disorder
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Nystagmus
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniosynostosis
Diplopia
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Drug Induced Dystonia
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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Erb's Palsy
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Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Loss of Smell and Taste
Lyme Disease
Menstrual Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelitis
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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Insomnia
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rett's Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Deformities
Stroke
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Suppurative Otitis Media
Syringomyelia
Tourette's Syndrome
Transient Tic Disorder
Transverse Myelitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Vertigo
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Vocal Tic Disorder
Cognitive Function Testing
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Conduction Studies
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Sudoscan
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    4.1
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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1912131525
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • SUNY / Buffalo General Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hosp-UMDNJ
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Epilepsy and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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    Dr. Simmons has seen patients for Epilepsy and All Headaches (incl. Migraine), 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.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Simmons. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Simmons.

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