Michelle A Simmons

Michelle A Simmons, MD

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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

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Gynecological Ultrasound / Sonogram

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Breast Ultrasound

Excellent care. Dr. Simmons ranks with the best doctors I've even had. Friendly staff. On time.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Excellent, knowledgeable and kind staff.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Good communication with Dr. Simmons about exam findings and the future plan of care. Dr. Simmons and all other staff were courteous and friendly.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Very efficient office, caring provider

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Annual Well Woman Exam

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons is a very caring and pleasant physician. She is very knowledgeable about how to care for women especially who have post menopausal needs.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Excellent care

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Virtual Visit / Telemedicine

Easy of televisit

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Annual Well Woman Exam

I love Dr. Simmons and have full faith in her care.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Very pleased with Dr Michelle Simmons - examination, information, recommendations.

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Virtual Visit / Telemedicine

[Highly satisfied with the...] Speed of consulting with doctor after bone density report.

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Virtual Visit / Telemedicine

I trust Dr. Simmons. She does an excellent job of explaining things and is very thorough and thoughtful.

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Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr. Simmons is thorough, caring, kind, engaging.

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Mammogram

The staff is friendly, efficient, and attentive to my needs. I really appreciate it.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons and the mammogram technicians are attentive, kind, and give thoughtful and advanced care.

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Gynecological Exams

The staff is great and the doctor is wonderful!

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Gynecological Ultrasound / Sonogram

I love and trust Dr. Simmons. I have always been well treated at the office by everyone.

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Gynecological Problem Visit

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Bone Density

All personnel very professional and friendly. Dr Simmons is a top notch doctor.

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Gynecological Exams

Love Dr Simmons. Always very thorough and takes care of me.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Easy check in and pre-doctor intake. Dr Simmons is professional, caring and present. Answered my questions fully. It was a relaxed visit. I never felt rushed. I am glad I am with this practice.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons is a very competent physician and stays up on the latest research, which I not only expect but admire that she takes the time to do this. She explains what the new research in testing finds and makes a recommendation that makes sense for me personally. She is very open to my feelings about having tests, particularly radiation and does not pressure me to take tests that I am opposed to, or should I say the frequency of which I'm opposed to. She makes me feel very at ease and can have a conversation of clear communication and dialog. She never patronizes and that is always appreciated. She is one of my favorite doctors for her competence, thoroughness, humor and humanness. She remembers key things about me that make my exam less painful or stressful and that shows her empathy and sensitivity to patients as individuals. Seems that should be normal but some physicians are not great at that. She is!

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Gynecological Exams

Seen on time, no waiting. Friendly staff.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

No wait time. Very through exam and all questions answered. Friendly staff.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Simmons listened and heard me

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons listens to you as the patient. She seeks out your feedback. She has been my doctor for over 16 years. She always responds on the patient portal to any questions I may have. She is the best!

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Mammogram

Dr Simmons is very compassionate and understanding. She listens to you and recommends what she feels is the best for me. I feel she gives the very best of care and have always felt that she truly cares for the patient. I have been a patient for several years now and truly would recommend her to others.

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Blood Draw

Always great experience at Asheville Women’s!! Dr. Simmons is the absolute best!

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Mammogram

Always am satisfied. The mammogram tech was professional and personable. Dr. Simmons was amazing and honest as ever! The nurses were wonderful!

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