Sara P. Simmons M.D. Hand & Wrist Specialist

Sara P. Simmons M.D.

Sara P. Simmons M.D.

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Hand and Wrist Specialist

About Dr. Simmons

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 degree in Biology from Harvard University and worked under the Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation in the Orthopedic gene therapy lab for the Harvard Center for Molecular Orthopaedics. Dr. Simmons also completed an internship in general surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was a collegiate and world class athlete, competing on the worlds stage with the USA National Rowing Team.

She is currently the sports medicine physician for IMG Academy and serves on Nathan Benderson Park Sports Medicine Team.

Dr. Simmons enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children. She continues to enjoy outdoor activities and exercise such as swimming, running, and yoga.

Doctor of Medicine:
Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel

Intership:
General Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Residency:
John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX

Fellowship:
Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center/New England Baptist Hospital

Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand (CAQ)

SR 64 East
West Bradenton
Lakewood Ranch

Common Conditions & Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Cartilage Repair/Diagnostic Arthroscopy
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Joint Reconstruction
  • Nerve Repair
  • Vessel Repair
  • Wrist Arthroscopy
  • Fractures and Dislocations
  • Pedicle Flaps
  • Skin Grafts
  • Tendon Repair

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