Summary

Dr. Simmons attended medical school at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR. He completed his Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN and Subspecialty Training in Dermatopathology (one year) at University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX. Dr. Simmons is Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Dermatopathology. He has over eight years of experience in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology including Dermatopathology.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. John Richard Simmons has 2 locations

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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

Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge

8080 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810

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PathologyPathologyPathologyHematology
32 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Baton Rouge , LABoise , IDBaton Rouge , LAGainesville , FL
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: Cebu Institute Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Richard Simmons

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Arise Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Richard Simmons has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Richard Simmons has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Blood Testing
  • Dermatopathology
  • Fluid Testing
  • Tissue Biopsy

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Simmons' NPI number is 1982664397.

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Dr. John Simmons is affiliated with Womans Hospital.
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Dr. John Simmons speaks English.

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