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Jill Simmons, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Pediatric Endocrinology • Nashville, TN

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2003
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2000
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeBA, 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2003 - 2006
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 5-Star Service Award for Exemplary Patient Care Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2014
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Academy for Excellence in Teaching Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Correction to: Neurological Symptoms in Hypophosphatasia  
    K M Dahir, J R Hu, J H Simmons, Osteoporosis international
  • Cyclic Bisphosphonate Therapy Reduces Pain and Improves Physical Functioning in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta  
    Melissa D Garganta, Erin Cobry, Stephen R Hays, Jill H Simmons, Sarah S Jaser, Margot A Lazow, Jonathan G Schoenecker, BioMed Central
  • Vitamin D Abnormalities: More Common in US Children with T1D Than in Healthy Children  
    Sheedy C, Xu M, Saville B, Simmons J, Journal of Diabetes Mellitus, 1/1/2014
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Hypophosphatasia: functional, skeletal and growth Improvements in Infants and Young Children Treated with Asfotase Alfa for 5 Years
    Simmons J, Bishop N, Lutz R, Zhang H, Fujita K, Whyte M, American College of Genetics and Metabolism National Meeting, Tampa, FL, 1/1/2016
  • Recommendations for Thyroid Cancer Surveillance among Survivors of Childhood Cancer: a Report from the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmoni...
    Clement S, Kremer L, Ferberg F, Simmons J, Goldfarb M, Peeters R, Alexander E, Bardi E, Brignardello E. Constine L, Dinauer C, Drozd V, Felicetti F, Frey E, Heinzel A,..., Endocrine Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
  • Cyclic Bisphosphonate Therapy Reduces Bone Pain in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
    Garganta M, Jaser S, Lazow M, Hays S, and Simmons J, The Endocrine Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Pediatric Hypophosphatasia: Improvements in Skeletal Mineralization and Motor Function after Treatment with Enzyme Replacement Therapy 
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center - 1/1/2017
  • Understanding Hypophosphatasia: Physiology, Clinical Presentation, and Management 
    Greenville Hospital Systems, University of South Carolina, Greenville, SC - 1/1/2016
  • Timing of Meal Insulin Delivery and its Relation to Missed Insulin Doses 
    Tampa FL - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Is HPP In Your Practice? Diagnosing Hypophosphatasia 
    Simmons J, Alexion Pharmaceuticals
    1/1/2014
  • Junior Faculty Development Program Using Facilitated Peer Mentoring 
    Cutrer W, Brown R, Fleming G, Simmons J, Cooper W, Gigante J., MedEdPORTAL
    www.mededportal.org/publication/9905
    1/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • Washington’s State Parks Will Reopen May 5. Here’s What to Keep in Mind as You Venture Back to the Great Outdoors
    Washington’s State Parks Will Reopen May 5. Here’s What to Keep in Mind as You Venture Back to the Great OutdoorsApril 28th, 2020
  • Council Formed to Support Early Career Physicians
    Council Formed to Support Early Career PhysiciansAugust 24th, 2017
  • Faculty Meeting Highlights VUMC’s Achievements, Goals
    Faculty Meeting Highlights VUMC’s Achievements, GoalsMay 4th, 2017
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Grant Support

  • A Randomized Trial of Metformin as Adjunct Therapy for Overweight Adolescents with Type 1 DiabetesNCRR/ NIH2013–Present
  • Avoidance of sun exposure in patients who have had allogeneic stem cell transplants:NCRR/ NIH2010–Present
  • The REACH study (Research, Education, Advocacy, Clinical Care, HealthNCRR/ NIH2007–Present
  • Neurohormonal Regulation Of Energy Balance Among Pediatric Brain Tumor SubjectsNational Center For Research Resources2006

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Jill Simmons, Dr. Jill Simmons, MD, Dr. J Simmons, Dr. Jill H Simmons