Dr. John Walton Simmons MD
Surgeon
BAMC - 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, MCHE-QD (creds) San Antonio TX, 78234About
Dr. John Simmons is a general surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Simmons specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Simmons provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1950
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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