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Dr. Edward Simmons, MD

Dr. Edward Simmons, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Simmons, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Mount St. Mary's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

235 North St Buffalo, NY 14201
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Simmons specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Simmons' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simmons

4.4
27 ratings, 10 with a written review
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I had 3 levels done with no problem what do ever. I would recommend Dr. Simmons every time! And I have!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa – Mar 08, 2025
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I had Dr.Simmons perform 5 back surgeries on me from 1992-1995.2sets of rods put in my back and 12 discs operated on. I now have a disc pressing on spin ball cord- cervical, and am teton g to get in touch with dr. Simmons to seed if I can make an appmnt to see him. If he can't do the surgery, will he reccommend a surgeon. Someone please me. Judy Judware.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Judith Judware – Mar 06, 2025
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Excellent surgeon. I had my surgery back in 2005 and never had another issue. Even with falling a few times over the years… not a screw out of place and the last scan I had for kidney stones, the report noted my instrumentations and that there were no misalignments. After almost 20 years and this man’s work still holds up? He’s a champ. Thanks Dr Simmons. You and your father are and were the best in the field.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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BigMeanWitch – Oct 17, 2023
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Best spine Doctor I've ever been to.
Dr. Simmons is a fantastic Doctor.He help threw a very difficult time with my back. Well worth the wait! Staff 5 stars as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Charlie Johnson – Sep 26, 2022
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Landed on website looking up Dr Simmons for a friend. Dr Simmons performed back surgery on me in 2001. Haven't had problem since. Enough said.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 06, 2021
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On 8/19/19 I saw Dr Simmons' PA for severe sciatica and was told I was a candidate for surgery. I had an MRI on 8/26/19 and was told to give the disk to Dr Simmons at my 9/13/19 appointment. About a week before, the office called to postpone ("Dr Simmons will not be in the office that day"). It was pushed out to 9/27/19. A few days later, the office AGAIN called to reschedule ("we just received a schedule change from Dr Simmons. He will not be back in the office until 10/11/19") -- 7.5 weeks after my first appointment. Meanwhile I cannot drive because my sciatica is so bad. At that point I had no faith that Dr Simmons would keep ANY appointment with me and told them I'd find another doctor. I've never had a surgeon blow off appointments like this and wouldn't trust him to keep a surgery date. So what if he's a great doctor -- for the five patients he actually saw. Save yourself time and frustration -- don't bother with this part-time spinal surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 12, 2019
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Dr.Simmions and his Assistants are very kind caring and very professional they answer all your questions they go above and beyond for their patients highly recommended him I had 2 Neck fusions and a back fusion performed by him and he was wonderful and so were his Assistants and the whole staff is Outstanding definitely give them 5 stars
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Esther in Buffalo , NY – Jun 22, 2018
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Dr. Simmons is a very pleasant preson. He answered all my questions clearly and in detail. I could tell that he really cares about his patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Simmons to family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Staten Island, NY – Oct 10, 2017
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The most compassionate and kindness and most knowledgeable surgeon I have ever had work on me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Peggy Ashby in RoBuffali, Nychester, NY – Oct 08, 2016
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De. Simmons has been my dr since about 1998, he and his staff are some of the best around! He has done 4 separate surgerys on me thruout the yrs!! I'd recommend him to anyone needing an opinion for their neck and back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Connie in Lockport, NY – Sep 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Edward Simmons, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1981. He is affiliated...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • International Medical And Technological University School Of Medicine (vignan)

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • "Forty Under 40", Business First Newspaper, Civic Award, Buffalo, NY

  • R. N. Starr Medal-University of Toronto

Locations

Practice

Edward D. Simmons MD PC235 North St Buffalo, NY 14201
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jones Memorial Hospital

    191 N Main St
    Wellsville, NY 14895

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Medina Memorial Hospital

    200 Ohio St
    Medina, NY 14103

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St
    Buffalo, NY 14214
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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