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Dr. Robert W Simms MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(20)
725 Albany Street Shapiro 7, Suite B Boston MA, 02118
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Dr. Robert Simms is a rheumatologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Simms specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Simms treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1980

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Psoriasis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Scleroderma
  • Pain

Dr. Robert W Simms MD's Practice location

Practice At 725 Albany Street Shapiro 7, Suite B

725 Albany Street Shapiro 7, Suite B -
Boston, MA 02118
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Patient Experience with Dr. Simms


4.0

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Dr. Robert W Simms MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 20 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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