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Dr. Eric Simko, MD

Dr. Eric Simko, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Simko, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Newport News, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg and Riverside Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 116 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (116 reviews)

Practice

860 Omni Blvd Ste 303 Newport News, VA 23606

Dr. Simko is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Simko specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Simko's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simko

4.6

116 ratings, 93 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeff P – Sep 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gerald – Aug 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Vernon G – Aug 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 07, 2024
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What could be improved
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Jul 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Art – Jul 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael L Petersen – Jul 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Follkie – Jun 26, 2024
What a wonderful review! Thank you for your kind...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl Baker – May 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Doreen Smith – Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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BC – Dec 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mom of an Infant with reoccurring ear infections – Oct 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sep 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
RANDALL GOLDMAN – Mar 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kari – Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Smiko is humbled by your kind words. Thank...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Johnie R – Jan 18, 2023
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About Me

biography

Eric J. Simko, M.D. is an honor graduate of the University of Notre Dame and received his MD degree from Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed an internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology-Head and...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Wilford Hall Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, Member

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Member

  • American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Member

Dr. Simko is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs", 2015

  • Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs", 2012

  • Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs", 2016

  • Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs", 2014

  • Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs", 2017

  • Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs", 2013

  • Hampton Roads Magazine Readers' Choice "Top Doc", 2011

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Locations

Practice

Office860 Omni Blvd Ste 303 Newport News, VA 23606
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg

    1500 Commonwealth Ave
    Williamsburg, VA 23185

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riverside Walter Reed Hospital

    7519 Hospital Dr
    Gloucester, VA 23061

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
    Newport News, VA 23601

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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