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Summary
Dr. Edward Sims specializes in vascular surgery and general surgery, bringing more than five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and completed his residency training at King Drew Medical Center. With 54 years of experience in surgical care, Dr. Sims is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Sims maintains affiliations with Vista Specialty Hospital La Mirada and practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Lynwood, Paramount, and Lakewood. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in managing heart conditions in women. His practice offers virtual care consultations, ankle-brachial index testing for circulation assessment, and contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging.
Dr. Sims maintains affiliations with Vista Specialty Hospital La Mirada and practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Lynwood, Paramount, and Lakewood. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in managing heart conditions in women. His practice offers virtual care consultations, ankle-brachial index testing for circulation assessment, and contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 54 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- King Drew Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Edward Hackney Sims has 4 locationsSims Edward Office
3625 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 9Lynwood, CA 90262 Tel: (310) 631-9073
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 54 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 72 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English, Arabic | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English |
| Lynwood , CA | Huntington Beach , CA | Newport Beach , CA | PASADENA , CA |
| Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Med School: Wayne State University | Med School: Loma Linda University | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edward Hackney Sims
Medical Specialties
Dr. Edward Hackney Sims has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Edward Hackney Sims has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
54 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
King Drew Medical Center
Medical School
Meharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated in 1972
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Edward Sims affiliated with?
- Dr. Edward Sims is affiliated with Vista Specialty Hospital La Mirada.
- What languages does Dr. Edward Sims speak?
- Dr. Edward Sims speaks English and Spanish.
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