Michelle A Simmons

Michelle A Simmons, MD

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

Asheville Women’s Medical Center: Asheville

143 Asheland Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 258-9191 Fax: (828) 253-7382

Asheville Women’s Medical Center: Arden

310 Long Shoals Road
Suite 202
Arden, NC 28704
Phone: (828) 687-2955 Fax: (828) 687-0302

Education

Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School: University of Florida School of Medicine

Undergraduate School: Duke University

Hospital Affiliations

Mission Hospital

Dr. Simmons believes in delivering comprehensive women’s healthcare through all stages of life with compassion and respect. To accomplish this, she sees her patients as partners in health, whether the goal is preventative care or treatment of active disease.
Dr. Simmons is proud to offer patients the most current, safe, and clinically proven medical and surgical treatment options. Her special interests include family planning, contraception, infertility treatment and menopausal management. She specializes specifically in a minimally invasive surgery option called Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS). Dr. Simmons is married and has one daughter. She and her family enjoy cycling, hiking, active vacations, ACC basketball, and their chocolate Labradors Bella and Mica.

Education and Training:
University of Alabama at Birmingham: Administrative Chief Resident 1999-2000, Internship and Residency, 1996-2000
University of Florida School of Medicine: Doctorate of Medicine, 1992-1996
Duke University: Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, 1988-1992

Work Experience:
Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Asheville Women’s Medical Center, 2000–present
Active staff physician, Mission Hospitals, 2000-present

Professional Organizations:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Board Certification, 2002-present
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow, 1996-present
North Carolina Medical Society, member, 2000-present
Southern Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, member, 2000-present

Leadership Roles:
Managing Partner, Asheville Women’s Medical Center, 2015
Obstetrics Administrative Partner at Asheville Women’s Medical Center, 2006-2014
Physician Supervisor for AWMC Obstetrical Nurse Practitioner

Awards and Honors:
Administrative Chief Resident, University of Alabama Department of OB/GYN, 1999-2000
Award for Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures, University of Alabama Department of OB/GYN, 2000
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Student Education, University of Alabama Department of OB/GYN, 1997 and 2000

Patient Reviews

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Always get excellent care at Asheville Women's Medical Center.

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Pap Smear

Great staff and a great location!

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons is very personable and gives me the time I need. Highly recommend her!

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Gynecological Exams

Great staff and I love Dr. Simmons.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Good communication, clarity of plan, attending to it efficiently, review of the standard of care intended, a discussion of what treatments are safe and helpful to me

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OB Care

Dr. Simmons is always very thorough and listens to my complaints with empathy.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

I am not sure if she gave me a good breast exam. Please remember though my memory is not as good as it used to. I am thinking she didn’t when maybe she did because I have to to do a repeat mammogram and ultrasound.

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Prescription Medication / Rx Refill

Dr Simmons is so knowledgeable and speaks in a clear and understandable way. She is very personable.

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Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Simmons is great and answered all my questions. and help me with my problem

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Gynecological Problem Visit

Concerns were discussed & explained in a thoughtful and kind manner.

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Office Visit / Follow-up

Everyone was friendly, timely, and hot my needs met.

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Pap Smear

Short wait time. Kind and caring Dr.

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Office Visit / Follow-up

As always, I received prompt and attentive care . My provider took time to explain details, and answered my questions .

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons, the attending physician had always been very thorough with her exams, her analysis, and the treatment process.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr, Simmons is an excellent physician. The staff is pleasant and considerate. The office seems to run efficiently.

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Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr. Simmons listened to my concerns and the symptoms I had. She then explained the urine analysis and how it was affected by different factors. She called in a prescription for my condition, and reminded me to make a yearly checkup before I left the office. What I really appreciated was she never rushed me or made me feel she had other patients waiting.

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Fibroid Detection

Excellent care from Staff and Doctor. No waiting. Friendly atmosphere. Happy people doing a great job.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

She is just wonderfully

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everyone was kind, prompt, and professional

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Carey did the most painless mammogram I’ve ever experienced. Dr. Simmons is always attentive and a pleasure to see! Referred a friend to Asheville Women’s Medical Center and she is now a patient of the practice.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Very efficient office

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Annual Well Woman Exam

She is the best! She listens to you and takes time to provide the best experience even though sometimes it’s uncomfortable!

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Gynecological Exams

Friendly staff, good experience with provider

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Simmons is professional, thorough and personable. She is punctual and always a pleasure to meet with.

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Gynecological Exams

Dr Simmons-always takes the time I need and worth the wait!

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Vaginal Ring | ESTRING® insertion / removal

Professional, informative, supportive and caring

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Mammogram

Timely service and information/questions were answered.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

She's very thorough and explains things well.

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