Dr. Victor Al Simms MD
Internist
3508 East Pasadena Freeway Pasadena Texas, 77503About
Victor Al Simms, MD, MPH, FACP, works at the Kelsey-Seybold Pasadena Clinic in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Simms specializes in working with the disadvantaged youth, diabetes and hypertension among the African American community. Dr. Simms was awarded for his work in diabetes care with a National Committee for Quality Assurance Award. In addition to holding an MD and a public health degree, Dr. Simms works for Hope Through Grace in his spare time, screening uninsured patients for colon cancer.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor with Volunteer Faculty, Baylor College of Medicine -
- chief of Internal Medicine, Kelsey Seybold -
Internships
- Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
Faith in God
Philanthropic Initiatives
On the Board of Directors for Hope Through Grace
Hobbies / Sports
- Weight Lifting
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