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Alfred Simental Jr., MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Loma Linda, CA, Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

AlfredASimentalJr.MD, MBA , FACS, FACE

Otolaryngology (ENT) Loma Linda, CA

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

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Summary

  • Dr. Alfred Simental is an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including LLU East Campus, LLU Surgical, LLU Children's, LLU Medical Center, Riverside University Health System, Riverside Community Hospital and LLU-Murrieta. He serves as Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology with the support of over 20 outstanding, fellowship trained faculty. He received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and training at Loma Linda University and University of Pittsburgh. He has been in practice 22 years with near exclusive practice in endocrine surgery for 15 years. He specializes in head & neck oncologic surgery and is experienced in skull base surgery, advanced endocrine surgery for thyroid diseases, all stages of thyroid cancer, and surgery for primary / secondary hyperparathyroidism. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Redlands and currently serves as Medical Director of two Loma Linda Health System Hospitals as well as Chief of Surgery for the health system. He is surrounded by 9 exceptional Chairs of surgical departments and views his role as facilitator of exceptional talent.

Education & Training

  • University of Redlands School of Business
    University of Redlands School of BusinessMBA, Finance, 2018 - 2020
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2002 - 2003
  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996 - 2000
  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • Loma Linda University-Riverside
    Loma Linda University-RiversideB.S., Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry, 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • 2nd Prize, ENT Refresher Course 2003
  • Winner First Place Cash Prize, Southern California Area Research Symposium 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Subpopulations of Cancer Stem Cells Found in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma  
    Alfred Simental, Steve C Lee, Nathaniel R Peterson, ScienceDirect
  • Linifanib (ABT-869) enhances cytotoxicity with poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor, veliparib (ABT- 888) in Head and Neck carcinoma cells  
    Hsu HW, de Necochea-Campion R, Williams V, Duerksen-Hughes PJ, Simental AA Jr, Ferris RL, Chen CS, Mirshahidi S, Oral Oncol, 1/1/2014
  • Minimally Invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy: A retrospective study over two years of experience  
    E Snissarenko MD, G Kim BS, A Simental MD, J Zwart MD, D Ransbarger MD, P Kim MD, Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, 1/1/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Moderator - Head Neck Surgery Oral Presentations
    A Simental MD, 2nd World Congress on Thyroid Cancer, Toronto, Canada, 1/11/2013
  • Well Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma : Early and Advanced
    Alfred Simental MD, Gregory Randolph MD, AHNS 9th Annual International Congress, Toronto, Canada, 1/21/2012
  • Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: Case Presentations and Panel Discussion
    Alfred Simental MD, Gregory Randolph MD, Young Kim MD, Kwang H Kim MD, Jong W Chung MD, Korean American Satellite Symposium, Washington, DC, 1/9/2012
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Lectures

  • Novel Therapies in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery/ MIVAT 
    New York, NY - 1/26/2014
  • American Thyroid Association Medullary Thyroid Cancer Guidelines 
    Orlando, FL - 1/22/2014
  • Acute Complications of Thyroid Surgery - Lecture 
    Vancouver, Canada - 1/2/2013
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Other

  • "Hoarseness," Ask Your Doctor Radio Show 
    A Simental MD, KFRG Radio Station
    Colton, CA - 1/21/2004
  • Hoarseness 
    Alfred Simental, M.D., Mark Rowe M.D., San Bernardino Sun Telegram
    1/12/2004

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