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Dr. Sara Simmons, MD

Dr. Sara Simmons, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Sara Simmons, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Simmons has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. She is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and HCA Florida Blake Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
6202 17th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Simmons is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Sarasota, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Simmons specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Simmons' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simmons

4.7

55 ratings, 42 with a written review
5 Star
87%
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4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
7%
7%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Great hand specialists – Feb 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Michael Eisenburger – Jan 25, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
May 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Ed Herrman – May 25, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Great – May 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
May 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Michael McCabe – May 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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May 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Susan Hufges – May 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Shea – May 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
May 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
sharon quittner – May 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Claire – May 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
May 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
David Hopkins – May 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Amy – May 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
David Hostetler – May 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
May 02, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

We are a world-class healthcare organization specializing in the care and treatment of the entire musculoskeletal system, including: orthopedics, sports medicine, and pain management. Our specialists also have advanced expertise in work-related...read more

biography

Dr. Simmons is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery. She is especially interested in traumatic, acute and chronic injuries of the hand and wrist. Dr. Simmons received her undergraduate...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tufts New England Baptist Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Sackler School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery, Member

  • Manatee County Medical Society, Member

  • The Classification and Treatment of Kienbock’s Disease: The State of the Art and a Look at the Future., 2010

  • The Classification and Treatment of Kienbock’s Disease: The State of the Art and a Look at the Future., 2010

  • Primary Tendon Sheath Enlargement and Reconstruction in Zone 2: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study on Tendon Gliding Resistance., 2009

  • Lunate Revascularization with Artery Implantation and Bone Grafting., 2009

  • Enlarging and Reconstructing the Flexor Tendon Sheath Reduces Gliding Resistance; Abstract Accepted for Poster Presentation by the Orthopaedic Research Society, 2009

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W
    Bradenton, FL 34209
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    76%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

    5731 Bee Ridge Rd
    Sarasota, FL 34233
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower 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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