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Office
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033Phone+1 717-531-8521- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- University of MichiganFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 1991 - 1992
- University of MichiganResidency, Neurology, 1990 - 1992
- University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Neurology, 1983 - 1986
- University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
- University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1982
- Dartmouth CollegeB.A., Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 1992 - 2024
- MI State Medical License 1990 - 1994
- MD State Medical License 1988 - 1991
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Patient satisfaction 90th percentile or higher nationwide 2007
- Listing in Best Doctors in America 2004
- Alpha Omega Alpha University of Florida College of Medicine, 1981
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Clinical Trials
- Longitudinal Study of Outcomes Measures in ALS Trials Start of enrollment: 2013 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 361 citationsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Orla Hardiman, Ammar Al-Chalabi, Adriano Chio, Emma M Corr, Giancarlo Logroscino
Nature Reviews. Disease Primers. 2017-10-05 - 180 citationsCOVID-19-associated Guillain-Barré syndrome: The early pandemic experience.James B. Caress, Ryan Castoro, Zachary Simmons, Stephen N. Scelsa, Richard A. Lewis
Muscle & Nerve. 2020-10-01 - 6 citationsCan we eliminate placebo in ALS clinical TrialsZachary Simmons
Muscle & Nerve. 2009-06-01
Journal Articles
- Acceptance of brain-computer interfaces in amyotrophic lateral sclerosisGeronimo A, Stephens HE, Schiff SJ, Simmons Z, Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 1/1/2015
- Relationship of creatine kinase to body composition, disease state, and longevity in ALSGibson SB, Kasarskis EJ, Hu N, Pulst SF, Mendiondo MS, Matthews DE, Mitsumoto H, Tandan R, Simmons Z., Kryscio RJ, Bromberg MB, Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 1/1/2015
- Multidisciplinary ALS clinics in the USA: a comparison of those who attend and those who do notStephens HE, Felgoise S, Young J, Simmons Z, Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- A description of pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Stephens H, Walsh S, Raheja D, Simmons Z, Neurology, 1/1/2015
- A phase 4 prospective study in patients with adult Pompe disease treated with alflucosidase alfa.Thurberg B, Carlier P, Kissel J, Schoser B, Pestronk A, Barohn R, Goker-Alpan O, Mozaffar T, Pena LDM, Simmons Z, Straub V, Young P, Sahfi R, Bjartmar C, Van Der Ploeg Z, Neurology, 1/1/2015
- A phase 2 study of mexiletine in sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Weiss M, Simmons Z, Atassi N, Graves M, Parziale N, Salameh J, Quinn C, Brown R, Distad B, Trivedi J, Shefner J, Duleep A, Barohn R, Dimachkie MMcVey A, Pestronk A, Sw..., Neurology, 1/1/2015
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Lectures
- Ethical Concerns in ALS: Merging Science and CompassionSavannah, GA - 1/30/2015
- ALS: Multidisciplinary Care and Ethical Aspects of Disclosing Bad News and Physician-Assisted SuicidePhila College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA - 1/28/2015
- Right to TryChicago, IL - 1/27/2015
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Other
- Polio and infectious diseases of the anterior hornSimmons Z
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/polio-and-infectious-diseases-of-the-anterior-horn
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-06-07 - Painless Arm Weakness in a 55-Year-Old Woman. (Original Case for Problem-based learning.)Simmons Z with Stacey L. Clardy, PhD, Neural & Behavioral Science Block
- Polio and infectious diseases of the anterior horn.Simmons, Z
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Press Mentions
- A Race to Rethink Care After a Dire DiagnosisFebruary 1st, 2022
- Telehealth Links ALS Patients to Care Teams, Saving Travel and Restoring Quality of LifeDecember 23rd, 2019
- Telehealth, mHealth Give ALS Patients a New Way to Receive CareDecember 6th, 2019
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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