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Dr. Gloria Simms, MD

Dr. Gloria Simms, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Gloria Simms, MD is a neurologist in McAllen, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Simms has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from MARIAN HEALTH CENTER / SCHOOL OF XRAY TECHNOLOGY in 1997. She is affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

5405 N McColl Rd McAllen, TX 78504
Telehealth available

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Dr. Simms' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simms

3.5
19 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Dr Gloria Simms - Expect she will make her own conclusion before she actually gives the patient an opportunity to disclose their personal symptoms. She bases her hypothesis based on previous records before listening to the patient's current symptoms. If the patient decides to redirect her or update her, she does not allow the patient to do that. She had a disconnect with patients, very authoriated, not empathetic. She will walk into the room and expect you to be quiet and listen to everything she has to say without a patient input. I don't know how well experience she may be, but her approach is very condescending.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Rose – Feb 16, 2023
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terrible experience. I waited months to see her due to a series of health issues, and she took one look at me and told me it was nothing, and that it was all in my head and needed a psychiatrist, all because I had mentioned that I suffer from anxiety! I left there in tears. she later apologized when I complained through the patient portal, but I lost complete respect for her as a medic. she throws her weight around in a very demeaning and condescending way. she denied me an MRI and let me go with mental health referrals... I'm glad others had positive experiences with her. hard to imagine after my one and only time with her.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2022
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Wouldn't recommend going, gave me three differant meds which didn't work, than tried a procedure that also didn't work. I feel worse, and always in pain more than I did before. Called to see what she can do to help me out. Wouldn't see me cause the insurance didn't cover my visit. Wouldn't take payments. Only cares about money. If i could I'd give her a zero for stars. I wouldn't recommend seeing her at all.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Anonymous – Feb 03, 2021
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She treated and adjusted my stimulator for DBS while not being thoroughly familiar with unctions and adjustment procedure with this Medtronic product resulting in pain from her work. She did try to re-adjust unit, but it never functioned well until I saw neurologist up North near my home.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Raymond Frechette – Nov 09, 2020
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Wonderful Dr. Very caring, compassionate, understanding, I'm going to miss her, wishing her all the best at her new place.
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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Milagros Martinez – Jun 12, 2020
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Zoom call visit b/c of COVID-19. She is personable, explains well , very knowledgeable with a good patient interaction and friendliness.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gerard Rohrbough – Apr 27, 2020
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Dr. Simms awesome! She is through, takes her time for your time with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 24, 2020
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Excellent doctor. Very compassionate about her patients and takes her time during visits to explain and answer questions. The office staff is great too. I’ve never had to wait more than 10 mins at any appointment to see Dr. Simms.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2020
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I Love this Neurologist. She is very attentive, very thorough, and very easy to communicate with.
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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Kris – Feb 18, 2020
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I think patients don't like her cuz she's upfront tells it like it is but, the patients should appreciate it but, most don't care to hear the truth especially if they are at fault by not following the Dr. orders or recommendations. Great job Dr. Simms I do have to admit sometimes I don't like what I hear but, the truth is the truth
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Beatrice Guijosa – Dec 13, 2019
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The NP was amazing as was Dr. Simms. Extremely thorough exam of my 89 year old father. All questions asked were answered in a manner both he and my mother could understand. My more technical questions were also addressed professionally. I Enthusiastically recommend this provider.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joanie Padilla for Darrel Waters – Nov 13, 2019
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I like the fact that she's willing to challenge others' diagnosis, that she asks lots of questions and wants to work with my other doctors to get to the bottom of things. I did not like the fact that she would interrupt while I was talking and sometimes jump to conclusions of what she thought I was doing or trying to say.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mouse – Nov 09, 2019
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Very rude, constantly berates patient. Seems to be quite knowledgeable but will not listen nor discuss nor answer your questions and concerns without snap remarks.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
7 others found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2019
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Excellent. Dr Simms explained the “good, bad and ugly” in a way that I understood. I highly recommend her, her nurse practitioner s and staff.
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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Sep 28, 2019
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Rude, will not listen or discuss your questions or concerns.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Waterville, ME – May 06, 2016
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Dr. Gloria Simms, MD is a neurologist in McAllen, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Simms has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from MARIAN HEALTH CENTER / SCHOOL OF XRAY TECHNOLOGY in 1997. She is affiliated...read more
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  • Marian Health Center / School Of Xray Technology

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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    Locations

    Practice

    Idris Center5405 N McColl Rd McAllen, TX 78504
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