Dr. Debra L. Simmons, MD | Salt Lake City, UT | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Debra Simmons is an internal medicine physician specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School and completed her residency at UCSD Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in practice, Dr. Simmons brings extensive expertise to her patients' care. She provides medical services in English.

Dr. Simmons is affiliated with University of Utah Hospital and practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. She focuses on caring for patients with diabetes mellitus, including both type 1 diabetes and geriatric diabetes management. Her practice also includes performing sedation procedures when needed for patient care. Patients have given Dr. Simmons an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.

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2.9

9 Ratings
44 years of experience
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Ucsd Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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Dr Simmons was outstanding. She listened well, she was engaged and curious. But, most importantly, she wanted to help me. I don't know what's become of her but I haven't been able to find anyone who is nearly as confidence inspiring as she was.

March 3rd, 2026

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Dr Simmons is a tremendous doctor and very nice person. She has genuine caring and I’m grateful to her for listening to my long story and agreeing to help me as best she can. She’s 100% in the room & I only wish I could have been her patient long before now.

March 7th, 2022

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Was unkind and abrupt. Told me to be quiet and said, "Hey, we're going to talk about something else." I mentioned a terrible symptom that had come up. Maybe I was making a comment... like a normal person does with a doctor who cares how they are doing. She said, "Well, WHAT do you want me to do about it???" Well, Dr. S... not a thing... ever again. Do no harm, indeed.

January 14th, 2019

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Not impressed at all would not listen to symptoms. Pushed medicines with bad side effects with no good results. And blamed side effects on everything else. Plus you can’t tell her how you feel she will tell you how you really feel

February 17th, 2018

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I found Dr Simmons to be arrogant and rude. She treated me like I was mentally deficient instead of diabetic. I fired her years ago.

August 17th, 2010

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Dr. Simmons is a joy to visit. I appreciate her attitude. She doesn't act above her patients. She is very professional and yet can take a second to smile and enjoy her life as a doctor.

October 8th, 2009

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Utah Diabetes And Endocrinology Center

615 S Arapeen Dr Ste 100Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Tel: (801) 581-7761

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

George E Wahlen Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

500 Foothill BlvdSalt Lake City, UT 84148


Dr. Debra Lynn Simmons, MD	Dr. David Zackrison, MD	Lisa Hill, CNM	Ashley Majoskey, PA-C
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine

2.9 (9 Ratings)	4.4 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English, Spanish
Salt Lake City , UT	West Jordan , UT	West Valley City , UT	West Jordan , UT
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School	Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
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Ucsd Medical Center

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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical SchoolGraduated in 1982

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Where is Dr. Debra Simmons's office located?: Dr. Debra Simmons's office is located at 615 S Arapeen Dr Ste 100, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108.
Does Dr. Debra Simmons accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Debra Simmons has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Debra Simmons affiliated with?: Dr. Debra Simmons is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospital.

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