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John Simmons, MD, Oncology, Walnut Creek, CA, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

JohnF.SimmonsMD

Oncology Walnut Creek, CA

Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, USC School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. John Simmons, MD is an oncologist in Walnut Creek, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at USC School of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology, 1975 - 1977
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1974
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1970 - 1971
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1969 - 1970
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1970 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Social Justice and Equity: Why Older Adults with Cancer Belong
    Social Justice and Equity: Why Older Adults with Cancer BelongJune 9th, 2022
  • Time for Geriatric Assessments in Cancer Care: William Dale, Mazie Tsang, and John Simmons
    Time for Geriatric Assessments in Cancer Care: William Dale, Mazie Tsang, and John SimmonsSeptember 8th, 2023

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