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Mrs. Cassandra Blot Simmons, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
600 E 233rd St Bronx NY, 10466About
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Education and Training
Florida State University 0
Howard University College of Medicine M.D. 0
Yale School of Management M.B.A. 0
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of General Obstetrics and Gynecology NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center 2023 - Present
- Partner Physician Kaiser Permanente 2023 -
- Director of the General OB GYN Division at Montefiore 2021 - 2023
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- WESTMED Practice Partners
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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Cassandra Blot Simmons, who serves patients in New York, New York.
A trusted obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Simmons continues to influence the field of women’s health with the goal of providing outstanding, evidence-based care while addressing the post-pandemic dynamics of the healthcare system.
Since March of 2023, she has been serving as the Chief of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is also affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, which provides high-quality health care and access to ColumbiaDoctors in Westchester County.
Academically, Dr. Simmons graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Florida State University. She then went on to earn her Medical Degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., after which she obtained her Master of Business Administration Degree from the Yale School of Management.
Specializing in women’s health, the doctor is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.
Prior to her current endeavors, Dr. Simmons served as a Partner Physician at Kaiser Permanente (March 2023), Director of the General OB GYN Division at Montefiore (January 2021 – March 2023), and as a Partner at WESTMED Practice Partners (July 2015 – January 2021).
Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts). An obstetrician-gynecologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders that affect women, such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, and menopause. Additionally, they work with expecting mothers throughout their pregnancies, during childbirth, and into postpartum.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Cassandra E. Henderson M.D.600 E 233rd St Bronx NY 10466
- Dr. Uma Ratakonda M.D.4170 BRONX BLVD BRONX NY 10466
- Dr. Kevin D Reilly MD600 E 233rd St Bronx NY 10466
- Dr. Clelia E Moline MD4170 Bronx Blvd Bronx NY 10466
- Dr. David John Garry DO600 E 233rd St Bronx NY 10466
- Dr. Bart Rodriguez M.D.631 E 233rd St Bronx NY 10466
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1805 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SAN BERNARDINO CA 92411MONTEFIORE MOUNT VERNON HOSPITALl
12 NORTH 7TH AVENUE MOUNT VERNON NY 10550NORTH CENTRAL BRONX HOSPITALl
3424 KOSSUTH AVENUE & 210TH STREET BRONX NY 10467LAWRENCE HOSPITAL CENTERl
55 PALMER AVENUE BRONXVILLE NY 10708MONTEFIORE NEW ROCHELLE HOSPITALl
16 GUION PLACE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10802ST JOHN'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITALl
976 NORTH BROADWAY YONKERS NY 10701