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Dr. John Simmer, MD

Dr. John Simmer, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. John Simmer, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Tacoma, WA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Essentia Health-Duluth and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 305 Tacoma, WA 98405
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Dr. Simmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simmer

2.5
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
18%
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4 star
9%
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3 star
18%
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2 star
9%
9%
1 star
45%
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Terrible doctor
The doctor did not listen to what my physical issues were and was completely wrong about what was going on. He was extremely rude and demeaning. I've never had such a horrible doctor. I had to go elsewhere to get help.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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BJ Moore – Jun 22, 2024
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Wish I could give him 0 stars
Very cold experience. Uncomfortable and I wish I hadn’t gone to this doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2024
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He's a waste of time.
The man doesn't listen. Not interested in being helpful at all. Completely ignored the information I gave him regarding my condition. I will never go to him again.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2024
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Dr. Simmer seemed to know what he was talking about, but I have to say that his bedside manner left something to be desired. I left feeling like he was annoyed with me and that I'd wasted his time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 26, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

My goal is to provide personalized, high-quality care. My practice centers around listening to my patients and helping them understand all of their treatment options.

biography

John J. Simmer, MD, FACS, is board certified in otolaryngology. He sees patients who require both surgical and non-surgical treatment for a range of head and neck conditions. He has a special interest in rhinology and sinus disease.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • San Antonio Military Consortium, San Antonio

    Residency Hospital

  • Hennepin County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

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