Michelle A Simmons

Michelle A Simmons, MD

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

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Telehealth Appointments Available

Asheville Women’s Medical Center: Asheville

143 Asheland Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 258-9191 Fax: (828) 253-7382

Asheville Women’s Medical Center: Arden

310 Long Shoals Road
Suite 202
Arden, NC 28704
Phone: (828) 687-2955 Fax: (828) 687-0302

Education

Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School: University of Florida School of Medicine

Undergraduate School: Duke University

Hospital Affiliations

Mission Hospital

Dr. Simmons believes in delivering comprehensive women’s healthcare through all stages of life with compassion and respect. To accomplish this, she sees her patients as partners in health, whether the goal is preventative care or treatment of active disease.
Dr. Simmons is proud to offer patients the most current, safe, and clinically proven medical and surgical treatment options. Her special interests include family planning, contraception, infertility treatment and menopausal management. She specializes specifically in a minimally invasive surgery option called Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS). Dr. Simmons is married and has one daughter. She and her family enjoy cycling, hiking, active vacations, ACC basketball, and their chocolate Labradors Bella and Mica.

Education and Training:
University of Alabama at Birmingham: Administrative Chief Resident 1999-2000, Internship and Residency, 1996-2000
University of Florida School of Medicine: Doctorate of Medicine, 1992-1996
Duke University: Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, 1988-1992

Work Experience:
Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Asheville Women’s Medical Center, 2000–present
Active staff physician, Mission Hospitals, 2000-present

Professional Organizations:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Board Certification, 2002-present
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow, 1996-present
North Carolina Medical Society, member, 2000-present
Southern Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, member, 2000-present

Leadership Roles:
Managing Partner, Asheville Women’s Medical Center, 2015
Obstetrics Administrative Partner at Asheville Women’s Medical Center, 2006-2014
Physician Supervisor for AWMC Obstetrical Nurse Practitioner

Awards and Honors:
Administrative Chief Resident, University of Alabama Department of OB/GYN, 1999-2000
Award for Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures, University of Alabama Department of OB/GYN, 2000
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Student Education, University of Alabama Department of OB/GYN, 1997 and 2000

Patient Reviews

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons is the best! She listens, provides all options for easy decision making, and cares about her patient outcomes.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Too much down time between mammogram & dr appt

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons is smart, practical, informative - & easy to talk to.

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Pap Smear

Love Dr. Michelle, she is very personable and patient and listens!

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Dr. Simmons is always thorough and she takes the time to listen and I feel that she truly cares about my health. She’s been my gynecologist for 20+ years!

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Each provider was professional, ki d, and genuine in their caring for me.

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Gynecological Exams

Dr Simmons is pleasant, thorough and seems to care about my health.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Staff is very helpful and always pleasant. Doctor Simmons is compassionate and kind. She is always thorough and doesn’t rush through the appointment.

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Gynecological Problem Visit

Professional and friendly staff and doctor.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Simmons is very kind and thorough and makes me feel great about the care I am receiving. We discuss all options and make a plan we are both happy with for proceeding with care. She’s been my doctor for years now and I would love to stay with her.

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Mammogram

Everyone was very caring & took good care of me

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Virtual Visit / Telemedicine

My provider is very receptive to my priorities when we discuss my health.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons has been my doctor for years and I’m very happy with the care that I receive.

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Bone Density

Dr. Simmons and her team are always excellent in their delivery of health care services.

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Gynecological Ultrasound / Sonogram

Excellent care as always. Dr Simmons is the best and always explains things thoroughly. No long wait times to be seen. Thank you!

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Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr Simmons used her extensive knowledge and experience to helme on my path to feeling better.

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Gynecological Exams

Dr. Simmons is personable and takes time to explain what we are discussing. She is attentive and asks if I have questions or need to discuss anything. I'm very pleased with her care.

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They staff there is very nice and very helpful. Dr. Simmons is the best.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Simmons is wonderful!! She makes a visit and experience that most of us do not look forward to painless and simple and truly listens to you! So glad she was recommended to me when I moved to town!

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons has been my doctor for many years. I feel like she provides excellent care. She has excellent bedside manner. She always takes the time to listen to me and answer my questions. Asheville Women’s is blessed to have her on their team.

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Bone Density

Dr. Simmons and her staff are so personable. She discusses everything with you in detail where you can understand and feel that it has been explained in great detail. She helps me to know what I need to concentrate on to have the best quality of life on my journey through my older years.

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Gynecological Exams

not the usual visit. she was over a half hour late, then very much rushed my appointment.

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Endometrial Biopsy

Staff is friendly and Dr Simmons is the best

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Most professional, thorough, thoughtful, listened well to concerns, compassionate, matter of fact

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Prolia® Injection / Osteopososis Treatment

De. Simmons is an amazing doctor! I had all my issues taken care of!!

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Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Simmons covers all symptoms and is very attentive to problems. She is very knowledgable and professional; I truly value her opinions concerning my health.

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