Dr. William Franklin Simpson D.O.

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Get to know highly regarded Osteopathic Surgeon, Dr. William Simpson, who specializes in Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and General Surgery for the Eastland Memorial Surgery Center.  

Dr. Simpson is an exceptional and experienced Osteopathic Surgeon currently serving patients at Eastland Memorial Hospital located in Texas. For more than 60 years, Eastland Memorial Hospital has been a trusted part of the community and is committed to quality care, patient safety and community wellness. 

Dr. Simpson currently works in the outpatient services area at Eastland Memorial Hospital, which provides high quality care and eliminates the cost and hassle of overnight stays.

He earned his earned his degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), a public medical school located in Lewisburg. Founded in 1974, WVSOM is one of only three medical schools in West Virginia and the only institution that grants the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

Dr. Simpson completed his residency at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth Texas. He is an active member of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, which is the oldest statewide Osteopathic Medical Association in the nation. Founded in 1900, this association serves over 1,400 osteopathic physicians and trainees across the state of Texas.  

The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Dr. Simpson is on the Healthgrades Honor Roll and US News Honor Roll. He has dedicated his life to delivering quality and compassionate care and attributes his success to his dedication to the medical field, patient care, and always continuing to learn. 

Osteopathic medicine provides all of the benefits of modern medicine but also includes the added benefit of hands-on diagnosis and treatment through a system of treatment known as osteopathic manipulative medicine. Osteopathic medicine emphasizes helping each person achieve a high level of wellness by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

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