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Dr. Richard Edward Simmons M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Richard Edward Simmons M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

2/5(9)
1600 Specht Point Rd Suite 127 Fort Collins CO, 80525
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Dr. Richard Simmons is a nephrologist practicing in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Simmons specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Simmons most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1980

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1980

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Dr. Richard Edward Simmons M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1600 Specht Point Rd Suite 127

1600 Specht Point Rd Suite 127 -
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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New patients: 970-493-7733
Fax: 970-493-8745

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Dr. Richard Edward Simmons M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) 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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