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  • Other Specialty, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
  • 38 years of experience
  • Christianacare Adult Day Care 3000 Newport Gap Pike Bldg F, Wilmington, DE 19808
  • (302) 995-8448

Brief Intro

David Simpson, M.D., graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa., and received his medical degree from the University of the Northeast in Tampico, Mexico. He completed his family medicine residency at Christiana Care Health System in 1995. While a resident (intern) he received the Service of Excellence Award. After completing his residency, he practiced in the community and continued to work with the residency program as a preceptor in the Family Medicine Center. In 1997 Dr. Simpson completed a geriatric fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board-certified in family practice with a certificate of added qualifications in geriatric medicine. Dr. Simpson is an assistant professor of family medicine at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He received a Congressional Tribute from the Delaware State House of Representatives in appreciation for his work with the elderly, and he was recognized as a Top Doc in Delaware Today magazine in October 2009. Dr. Simpson has written and published two book chapters on common geriatric diseases. He is very interested in the care and welfare of the elderly in the community and is committed to teaching the residents and medical students the importance of a good geriatric medicine foundation. Dr. Simpson enjoys travelling and photography. He is married and is the proud father to Risa.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Christiana Care Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Universidad Del Noreste Escuela De Medicina Dr Jose Sierra Flores - 1987

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Christianacare Adult Day Care
  • 3000 Newport Gap Pike Bldg F, Wilmington, DE 19808
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Alcohol Dependence
  • Obesity
  • Pneumonia
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Hearing Loss
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Candidiasis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Constipation
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Infectious Liver Disease
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dementia
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Gout
  • HIV Infection
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Breast Disorders
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Acute Renal Failure
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Procedures Performed

  • Echocardiogram

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Medicare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • United American
  • Keystone First
  • Aetna
  • Wellcare
  • Transamerica
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • AmeriHealth
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • AARP
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Medicaid
  • All Savers Insurance
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  • Cancer 3
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 3
  • Orthopedics 3
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 3
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 3
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 3
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
  • Children's Hospital 1
  • Urology 3
  • Psychiatry 5
  • Geriatrics 3
  • Rehabilitation 5
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Long Term Care 1
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 2