Summary

Dr. Eric Simms is a surgeon with 17 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at LSU Health Sciences. His surgical practice focuses on addressing complex conditions that require specialized expertise and careful treatment planning.

Dr. Simms practices at multiple UCLA medical facilities, including Harbor UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and Olive View UCLA Medical Center, with locations in Santa Monica and Sylmar. He specializes in treating obesity and weight-related conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. His surgical expertise includes ventral hernia repair and various diagnostic procedures such as blood testing and catheter placement.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 17 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Eric Richard Simms has 3 locations

Olive View Ucla Medical Center

14445 Olive View DrSylmar, CA 91342

Ucla Health Santa Monica Surgery

1223 16th St Ste 3400Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Manila Central Univ-Filemon D Tanchoco Foundation College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric Richard Simms

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eric Richard Simms has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eric Richard Simms has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Dr. Eric Richard Simms holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2009.

NPI Number

Dr. Simms' NPI number is 1598909186.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Eric Simms's office located?
Dr. Eric Simms's office is located at 1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.
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