Summary

-Received Undergraduate Degree in Biology from Harvard University
-Completed Internship in General Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston
-Completed Fellowship in Combined Hand Surgery at Tufts Medical Center/New England Baptist Hospital
-Completed Orthopedic Residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX
-Received Doctor of Medicine from Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel
-Specializes in traumatic, acute and chronic injuries of the hand and wrist
-Worked under the Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation in the Orthopedic gene therapy lab for the Harvard Center for Molecular Orthopaedics
-Previously worked as Forensic Biologist with the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 21 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • John Peter Smith Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Sara Putnam Simmons has 9 locations

Coastal Orthopedics

8000 State Route 64 EBradenton, FL 34212
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

Coastal Orthopedics

8000 Florida 64Bradenton, FL 34212

Coastal Orthopedics

8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Fl 3Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
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

Hca Florida Blake Hospital

2020 59th St WBradenton, FL 34209

Manatee Memorial Hospital

206 2nd St EBradenton, FL 34208

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

8330 Lakewood Ranch BlvdBradenton, FL 34202

Coastal Orthopedics

6202 17th Ave WBradenton, FL 34209
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

Coastal Orthopedics Surgery Center

8000 State Road 64 E Ste 205Bradenton, FL 34212
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

Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota Er In Lakewood Ranch

8500 State Road 70 EBradenton, FL 34202

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21 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Bradenton , FLTampa , FLSarasota , FLSt Petersburg , FL
Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sara Putnam Simmons

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sara Putnam Simmons has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sara Putnam Simmons has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Hand Injuries
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Wrist Injury

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Dr. Sara Putnam Simmons holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at John Peter Smith Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Sackler School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Simmons' NPI number is 1255662797.

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Dr. Sara Simmons is affiliated with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital, and Hca Florida Braden River Emergency.
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Dr. Sara Simmons's office is located at 8000 State Route 64 E, Bradenton, FL, 34212.
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Dr. Sara Simmons speaks English and Spanish.

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