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Dr. Timothy Simmons, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.1 (21)
Map Pin Small Long Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Timothy Simmons, MD

Dr. Timothy Simmons, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Long Beach, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Florida and is affiliated with Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, St. Mary Medical Center and PIH Health Downey Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Simmons an average 2.1 star rating.

Dr. Simmons works at Practice in Long Beach, CA with other offices in Rolling Hills Estates, CA and Los Angeles, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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
    My Hearing Centers
    3816 Woodruff Ave Ste 411, Long Beach, CA 90808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 257-6110
  2. 2
    Office
    46 Peninsula Ctr Ste 134, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 257-6110
  3. 3
    Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
    11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 478-3711
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Cedars - Sinai Medical Center
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
  • Lakewood Regional Medical Center
  • St. Mary Medical Center
  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

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Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Cachexia
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
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
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4 Star
    (2)
    3 Star
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    (13)
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    About Dr. Timothy Simmons, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1124199427
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Wadsworth VA Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Florida
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Timothy 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.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Simmons. The overall rating for this provider is 2.1. 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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