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  • Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 41 years of experience
  • Aoc Head And Neck Surgeons 5750 W Thunderbird Rd Ste A100, Glendale, AZ 85306
  • (602) 938-3205

Brief Intro

Dr. Simms is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Simms graduated with an undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma. He then received his M.D. degree and completed his residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Simms began his practice in the Valley in 1989. Dr. Simms is an active member of the Valley’s medical community and has served on numerous medical staff committees, including Chairman of the ENT Section at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Simms has numerous clinical publications and has been recognized by Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Docs” publication as one of the top ENT physicians in the Valley. Dr. Simms resides in Scottsdale with his wife, Elizabeth. They have three children. Dr. Simms’ interests include: cycling, hiking, travel, and outdoor photography.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine - 1984

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine - 1984

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Arizona Otolaryngology Cnslnt
  • 5750 W Thunderbird Rd Ste A100, Glendale, AZ 85306
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Otitis Media
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Hearing Loss
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Chronic Sinusitis
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Procedures Performed

  • Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy
  • Rhinoplasty

Insurance Accepted

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

  • Quiktrip
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Meritain Health
  • Golden Rule
  • Mercy Care
  • Physicians Mutual
  • HealthChoice
  • GEHA
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Zenith
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Medica
  • Magellan Health
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • HealthSmart
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Medicare
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  • Cancer 22
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 18
  • Orthopedics 35
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 27
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 34
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 37
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 32
  • Psychiatry 28
  • Geriatrics 34
  • Rehabilitation 19
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 5
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3