James Alan Simon MD
General Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Geo Wash University
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1850 M St NWSte 450Washington, DC 20036
Phone+1 202-293-1000
Fax+1 202-463-6150
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Summary
- Dr. James Simon is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist based in Washington, DC, with subspecialties in General Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. He completed his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UCLA and his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at George Washington University, graduating from Rush Medical College. His clinical expertise includes hormone therapy, menopause management, and reproductive procedures such as vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies and in-vitro fertilization. Dr. Simon has contributed to several published works focusing on menopause and reproductive health. He has participated in multiple clinical trials concerning endometriosis and uterine fibroids and has been recognized with several honors, such as Top Washington Physician and America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1984
George Washington UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1978 - 1982
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1978
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1982 - Present
DC State Medical License 1979 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
TN State Medical License 2024 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2026 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
VA State Medical License 1979 - 2026
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and TherapistsCertified Sexuality Counselor- International Society for Clinical DensitometryCertified Clinical Densitometrist
- International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual HealthISSWSH Fellow
- North American Menopause SocietyNAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Washington Physician
- Best Doctors In America
- America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Clinical Trials
- Efficacy/Safety Study of Brisdelle™ (Formerly Known as Mesafem) in the Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
- Study to Evaluate the Safety and Bioequivalence of Estradiol Vaginal Inserts, 10 mcg and Vagifem® 10 mcg and Compare to Placebo Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
- Efficacy and Safety of Elagolix in Combination With Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate for the Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Associated With Uterine Fibroids in Premenopausal Women Start of enrollment: 2015 Dec 22
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsClinical review of how glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist obesity medications decrease sexual desire, and a biopsychosocial model for why we don't 'see' it.Sonya T Gelfand, Meghan C Tveit, James A Simon
Obesity Pillars. 2026-03-01 - 4 citationsGenitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM): recommendations from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024).James A Simon, Rossella E Nappi, Peter Chedraui, Amanda L Clark, Anne Gompel
Sexual Medicine Reviews. 2026-01-02 - Should We Consider Testosterone Therapy in Oophorectomized Women?Barbara Levy, Doreen Saltiel, James Simon
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2026-01-01
Press Mentions
New Treatments, Renewed Focus Galvanize Menopause CareSeptember 17th, 2025- FDA Panel Calls for Label Changes, More Education on Menopausal Hormone TherapyJuly 17th, 2025
- Testosterone Therapy for Menopause: What the Hormone Can, and Cannot, DoFebruary 4th, 2025
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