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.

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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 locations

Sims Edward Office

3625 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 9Lynwood, CA 90262
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

Kindred Hospital Paramount

16453 Colorado AveParamount, CA 90723

Saint Francis Medical Center

3630 E Imperial HwyLynwood, CA 90262

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Dr. Edward Hackney Sims, MDDr. J. Michael Leary, MD, FACEPY.H. Salem, MD, FACSDr. Christy Mina Anthony
Vascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryPain Medicine
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54 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 12 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 Speaks Spanish, English, Arabic
Lynwood , CANewport Beach , CAHuntington Beach , CAPasadena , CA
Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University Med School: Wayne State University Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edward Hackney Sims

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Shield of California
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Edward Hackney Sims has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Edward Hackney Sims has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

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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Dr. Edward Sims is affiliated with Vista Specialty Hospital La Mirada.
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Dr. Edward Sims's office is located at 3625 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 9, Lynwood, CA, 90262.
What languages does Dr. Edward Sims speak?
Dr. Edward Sims speaks English and Spanish.

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