Dr. Cassandra Simmons is the Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). In this role, Dr. Simmons directs clinical operations for the division of General Ob/Gyn, with the goal to deliver the highest quality of care to patients.
Before joining the faculty at CUIMC, Dr. Simmons practiced as an Ob/Gyn in many states across the country, including California, Georgia, New Jersey, and the New York Metropolitan Area. This diverse breadth of professional experience has given her an idea of what Ob/Gyn care could, and should, look like for patients. Informed by these experiences, Dr. Simmons emphasizes the importance of building trusting patient-provider relationships and improving processes that support continuity of care.
In her clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Simmons is passionate about addressing the myriad determinants of health that can shape outcomes for women and their families. Specifically, Dr. Simmons is focused on the accessibility of preventative care as a means for mitigating health disparities among vulnerable populations. Outside of her work at CUIMC, Dr. Simmons is a proud mother of three children.
Insurances AcceptedLocal 1199, UnitedHealthcare, Healthfirst, MVP Health Care, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Fidelis Care, WellCare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Multiplan, Magnacare (National), RiverSpring, Medicare, World Trade Center Health Plan, CIGNA, Emblem/Hip, Emblem/GHI, Affinity Health Plan, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, VNSNY CHOICE, AETNA
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Office NameColumbiaDoctors - 696 White Plains Road
ServicesCassandra Simmons is a Gynecologist/Gynecological office located in Scarsdale, NY 10583. A Gynecologist is trained to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions that affect a woman's reproductive system. A Gynecologist uses patient interviews, external observations, internal examinations, PAP tests, medical imaging, and biopsies to help assess and diagnosis.
Treatments provided by a Gynecologist may involve the use of medication, sex education and contraceptives, D&C, tubal ligation, mastectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopy, and colposcopy.
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