Dr. John Simmer M.D., Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Dr. John Simmer M.D.

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

3/5(10)
316 Martin Luther King Jr.Way Suite 305 Tacoma Washington, 98405
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Rating

3/5

About

General Otolaryngology. Special interestin endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery

Education and Training

University of Minnesota

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1989

University of Mn Med Sch 1989

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology- Otolaryngology

OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Head and Neck Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Instructs Residents -

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Society of Military Otolaryngologists, American College of Surgeons, Washington State Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Attention to Detail

Teaching and speaking

  • Chief of Otolaryngology-HSS at Madigan Army Medical Center from 2004-2009

Hobbies / Sports

  • cooking, skiing, biking, travel

Dr. John Simmer M.D.'s Practice location

316 Martin Luther King Jr.Way Suite 305 -
Tacoma, Washington 98405
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New patients: 251-403-0065
www.multicare.org

7424 BRIDGEPORT WAY WEST. -
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
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New patients: 253-301-6960
Fax: 253-582-5938

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Patient Experience with Dr. Simmer


3.0

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