James Simmons, Jr.
Orthopedist
12770 Cimarron Path Suite 132 San Antonio Texas, 78249About
Dr. James Simmons, Jr. is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Simmons, Jr. specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Simmons, Jr. tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Mississippi
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Articles and Publications
- Has Been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Hunting, Fishing
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
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