Dr. John Simmer M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
316 Martin Luther King Jr.Way Suite 305 Tacoma Washington, 98405About
General Otolaryngology. Special interestin endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery
Education and Training
University of Minnesota
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1989
University of Mn Med Sch 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology- Otolaryngology
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Instructs Residents -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Society of Military Otolaryngologists, American College of Surgeons, Washington State Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work, Attention to Detail
Teaching and speaking
Chief of Otolaryngology-HSS at Madigan Army Medical Center from 2004-2009
Hobbies / Sports
- cooking, skiing, biking, travel
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