Dr. David E. Simckes MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
456 N New Ballas Rd Suite 220 Saint Louis MO, 63141About
Dr. David Simckes is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Simckes specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Simckes can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Simckes can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
The Hebrew Univ- Hadassah Med Sch- Jerusalem- Israel 1988
Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,Jerusalem, Israel 1988
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Dr. David E. Simckes MD's Expert Contributions
Tubal Reversal: How to Decide for Reversal or IVF
If you know that you want a Tubal Reversal then you have an easy decision. Just find a program like ours that has over 20 years experience, has an excellent track record and success rates, and offers the micro-surgical techniques at a fair cost. Choose a program where you go home the same day or...
PCOS: How to Get Pregnant
How to Get Pregnant if You Are Not Ovulating: PCOSIn the United States it is estimated that 15% of all fertile aged women don’t ovulate. The term Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is most commonly used, although it really doesn’t describe the condition. Fertility doctors usually use the term...
Can fibroids cause issues in pregnancy?
Fibroids can most definitely cause problems in pregnancy but not necessarily. Your doctor may be right but there maybe other opinions. I recommend getting a second opinion. Go to that visit with you all your ultrasound reports. I would find a Doctor Who does their own ultrasounds so you get the best interpretation. READ MORE
Will a baby born through surrogacy have the surrogate mother's features?
At first glance, the answer is of course not. We are using your egg, I assume, and therefore, the baby has your genetic makeup. However, the environment in which the MPO grows does exert influence on it. There is a new field, Genomics, which you should read about. It was an experiment done once with Shetland ponies, and it’s also worth reading about. I would not be so worried about physical attributes. In the end, it is more about personality and value systems. I would not use this technology lightly. READ MORE
My periods are delayed by 45 days and my pregnancy test was negative. What could be the cause of my delayed periods?
The most likely cause is that you are not ovulating READ MORE
What is the connection between being overweight and the inability to conceive?
It may be that you are not ovulating. The risk of early miscarriage is also possible. READ MORE
Internships
- Erie County Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Articles and Publications
- Published Articles in Newsweek
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Served as an Army Medic for 3 Years
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