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Dr. Matthew Simmons, MD

Dr. Matthew Simmons, MD

Urology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Simmons, MD is a urologist in Columbia, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Simmons has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

2750 Laurel St Ste 103 Columbia, SC 29204

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Dr. Simmons is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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. Simmons specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Simmons' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simmons

4.1
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
78%
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3 star
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1 star
22%
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This Dr is GOOD !
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Hal Hewes – Jan 25, 2022
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well im still talking to attorney,s
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 24, 2019
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Poor listener!! I was injured during a violent "prostate exam" by another doctor, which left me in severe pain, with blood in my urine. Dr. Simmons ignored my complaint and assumed I had a bacterial infection. He prescribed me a dangerous antibiotic, although multiple tests showed no infection, and then he left me standing with my pants around my ankles after his own prostate exam, without even handing me a tissue to clean up with--the most common courtesy in his profession. Jerk!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Bend, OR – Dec 12, 2018
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Dr. Simmons is a very knowledgeable Urologist. He explains things very well. and is courteous & Understanding of the patient's feelings. He is, also, great in the surgery room. I'd recommend him to a family member.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Tom L in Bend, OR – Nov 14, 2016
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Knowledgeable, caring, thorough, patient, to the point, his confidence is supported by his success statistics.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Andy in Bend, OR – Apr 28, 2016
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My the good fortune of friends in the medical community and a cancer survivor friend, I was blessed to have found this doctor! I was diagnosed with prorate cancer 7 weeks ago and had a radical prostatectomy this past Monday, the 8th of February, 2016. Dr. Simmons himself, as well as his highly trained and experienced team, with some of the best patient communication skills and methods I have ever experienced, removed the gland and I just found out via the final pathology report that I am no ...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
R.S. M... in Bend, OR – Feb 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our goals at Urology Specialists of Oregon are to provide the best care possible to our patients.  We focus on each patient's needs and concerns with respect, courtesy and compassion.

biography

Dr Simmons was born and raised in New Orleans, LA.  He received an undergraduate degree from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL.  He obtained a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.  He...read more
  • Urology

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

  • Cleveland Clin Found

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • Cleveland Clin Found

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Simmons is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Providence Family Practice LLC2750 Laurel St Ste 103 Columbia, SC 29204
    1

    Practice

    Office1247 NE Medical Center Dr Bend, OR 97701
    2

    Practice

    MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown2435 Forest Dr Columbia, SC 29204
    3

    Practice

    Augusta University Medical Center1120 15th St Augusta, GA 30912
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Augusta University Medical Center

      1120 15th St
      Augusta, GA 30912

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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