Dr. Christopher A. Simmons, MD
Concierge Internal Medicine physician, Lafayette, CA
Dr. Christopher Simmons is a Concierge Internal Medicine physician.
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About Dr. Simmons
Dr. Simmons is an internal medicine and geriatric physician. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, Davis. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1991.
He did an internship and a residency in internal medicine, with an emphasis on geriatrics, at Pacific Presbyterian Hospital in San Francisco. Before opening his concierge primary care practice, he cared for patients at John Muir Medical Group. He also treated and monitored geriatric patients at local long-term care facilities.
He chose to keep his practice small so he can give each patient more time. Routine visits run about 45 minutes to an hour, and the Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment takes about 90 minutes. He uses active listening and open-ended questions.
He talks with specialists about patient conditions, and he can help patients choose a specialist or surgeon.
Membership and fees
The practice is a concierge practice that charges an annual fee for enhanced access.
The fee can be paid annually, semiannually or quarterly by credit card, or in full by check.
The membership is managed by Specialdocs Consultants, LLC.
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Simmons take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice is a concierge practice with an annual fee. Dr. Simmons is a participating provider for Medicare.
Where did Dr. Simmons train?
He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He did his internship and residency at Pacific Presbyterian Hospital in San Francisco.
Does Dr. Simmons offer telehealth?
He offers virtual visits by telemedicine on patient request.
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