Mrs. Cassandra Blot Simmons, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Cassandra Blot Simmons, who serves patients in New York, New York.

A trusted obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Simmons continues to influence the field of women’s health with the goal of providing outstanding, evidence-based care while addressing the post-pandemic dynamics of the healthcare system.

Since March of 2023, she has been serving as the Chief of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is also affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, which provides high-quality health care and access to ColumbiaDoctors in Westchester County.

Academically, Dr. Simmons graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Florida State University. She then went on to earn her Medical Degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., after which she obtained her Master of Business Administration Degree from the Yale School of Management.

Specializing in women’s health, the doctor is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Prior to her current endeavors, Dr. Simmons served as a Partner Physician at Kaiser Permanente (March 2023), Director of the General OB GYN Division at Montefiore (January 2021 – March 2023), and as a Partner at WESTMED Practice Partners (July 2015 – January 2021). 

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts). An obstetrician-gynecologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders that affect women, such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, and menopause. Additionally, they work with expecting mothers throughout their pregnancies, during childbirth, and into postpartum. 

Recommended Articles

• Should I Go on Birth Control if I Have Endometriosis?

  Endometriosis is a condition marked by the growth of the tissues lining the inner part of uterus, towards the outer side of uterus. It is a non-curable condition that affects many women in their reproductive years. It is a very painful disorder and often treated with painkillers and hormone...

• Overcoming Morning Sickness

  Morning sickness is caused by your body releasing the pregnancy hormone HCG- which is released at it's highest levels during the first trimester.As many as 90% of all pregnant women experience some form of morning sickness during pregnancy.  Although not all the morning sickness remedies may be...

• How Can Multiple Myeloma Affect My Bones?

  What is Multiple Myeloma?Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that is also known as hematologic cancer. It is characterized by the uncontrollable multiplication of a certain population of plasma cells (also known as malignant plasma cells, or myeloma cells). Plenty of similar antibodies, known as...

• What Are the Benefits of Breastfeeding

  Through the years, breastfeeding has proven its effects and importance to newborn babies. Still, some moms refuse to breastfeed their babies. But in case you change your mind, here are some useful pieces of information about breastfeeding.Physicians and other healthcare providers strongly recommend...

• 23andMe Now FDA-Approved to Test BRCA Genetic Mutations Without a Doctor

  The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of a direct-to-consumer (DTC) test for BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic mutations. Although it is not the first DTC test available on the US marketplace, it is the first one designed to specifically test for BRCA mutations.“Being the first and...

• What Could Dysuria Be Telling You?

  What is dysuria?Dysuria is the medical term for painful urination or a burning sensation, discomfort, or difficulty when passing urine. In most cases, dysuria is a symptom of another medical condition. Males and females of any age can experience dysuria. However, this symptom is more common in...