Michelle A Simmons

Michelle A Simmons, MD

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Book Appointment Asheville Women’s Medical Center

Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

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

The staff were helpful and pleasant. I was impressed by the efficiency and professionalism of the mammographer. Dr. Simmons took time to speak with me during my physical.

Mammogram

Always answers any questions I have with such a kind and very knowledgeable way.

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The nurse was great & Dr. Simmons answered all my questions

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Always get excellent care from Dr Simmons, for over 20 years.

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Mammogram

I love my Doctor and staff

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Didn’t feel rushed. Felt real concern from Dr Simmons!

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Dr. Simmons is thorough. She’s easy to talk to . I trust her .

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Gynecological Exams

Dr. Simmons is a phenomenal doctor. She’s kind, caring, compassionate, understanding & explains everything to you so you understand what she is telling you.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. is professional, gives clear findings and instructions, good office management, clean, comfortable facility

Gynecological Ultrasound / Sonogram

Dr. Simmons was courteous, explained things clearly, gave me time to ask questions, and made me feel involved in my care.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Simmons is always great to come see. She is very knowledgeable and answers all my questions

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Dr Simmons is amazing! She has been my doctor for 18 years and been through many stages with me. I can always depend on her to be highly educated in options and to take great care of me.

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Blood Draw

Dr Simmons is very attentive and a great listener when I have an issue or questions to talk thru. I’ve never once felt rushed and my level of care is always high. I feel so comfortable with her too that I’d follow her to another practice if she ever left.

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Dr Simmons takes time with me and answers all my questions. She truly wants the best care possible.

Mammogram

The staff is very friendly and very efficient

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Gynecological Problem Visit

It was convenient getting to do a telehealth although it took a week to get a telehealth appointment which was a little inconvenient. The problem I had at the time I needed the appointment was already over by the time I had my appointment.

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always pleasant to see Dr. Simmons. She answers questions and concerns thoughtfully.

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As usual, my doctor was thorough and took time for conversation. If a gyn visit could ever be called a pleasure , this was.

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