Barbara J. Simmons, MD
Dr. Barbara Simmons, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with more than 25 years of experience caring for women and families. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, uterine fibroids, heavy or abnormal bleeding, family planning, and reproductive health for teens and adults.
Dr. Simmons has delivered more than 4,000 babies and is passionate about helping women get the care they need at every stage of life. She also has advanced training in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, which uses smaller cuts to treat certain conditions.
Dr. Simmons earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed her OB/GYN residency at New York University. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.
Throughout her career, Dr. Simmons has focused on improving access to healthcare in underserved communities, both in Atlanta and around the world. She believes everyone deserves high-quality care, no matter their background or circumstances.
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Affiliations
Morehouse
Education & Training
- Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
- Internship: NYU Medical Center
- Residency: NYU Medical Center
Locations and Directions
Grady Memorial Hospital
Emergency Care: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Outpatient Care: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
Publications
- Management of Bartholin's duct cyst and gland abscess.
Omole F, Simmons BJ, Hacker Y
American family physician. 2003;68(1):135-40.
PMID: 12887119
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PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT
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