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Dr. Richard Simmons, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 47
Dr. Richard Simmons, MD
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Dr. Richard Simmons, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Halfmoon, NY.
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Dr. Richard Simmons, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 47
Halfmoon, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Richard Simmons, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Halfmoon, NY.

About

Dr. Simmons graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at SUNY / Buffalo General Hospital.Dr. Richard Simmons, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Halfmoon, NY and has 21 years experience. Dr. Simmons currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Samaritan Hospital-St. Mary's Campus, Glens Falls Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, St Peter's Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Rome Health Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam. Dr. Simmons has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Tic Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Simmons received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Simmons' office accepts new patients. Dr. Simmons is board certified in Epilepsy and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tic Disorders
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tic Disorders
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tic Disorders
Febrile Convulsion
Headache
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Migraine
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Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Tourette's Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Tension Headache
Autonomic Disorders
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Insomnia
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Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Myoclonus
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Visual Field Defects
Abdominal Migraine
Abducens Nerve Disorder
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Anterior Horn Disease
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Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Motor Tic Disorder
Cluster Headache
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Erb's Palsy
Fever-Induced Seizure
Fragile X Syndrome
Hemiplegic Migraine
Hydrocephalus
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Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Leukodystrophy
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Lyme Disease
Menstrual Migraine
Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelitis
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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Insomnia
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Rett's Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
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Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Deformities
Stroke
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Suppurative Otitis Media
Syringomyelia
Transient Tic Disorder
Transverse Myelitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Vertigo
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Vocal Tic Disorder
Cognitive Function Testing
ImPACT Testing
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Peripheral Nerve Block
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 The Child Neurology Group
    1783 Route 9 Ste 101, Halfmoon, NY 12065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 782-3810
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  2. 2 Community Care Physicians PC
    711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 203, Latham, NY 12110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 782-3810

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Apr 23, 2024
Super knowledgeable, down to earth, explained things in a way that I understood, kind and not intimidating to my kids.
— Apr 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Pediatric Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Epilepsy and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hosp-UMDNJ
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • SUNY / Buffalo General Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Simmons, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Simmons' profile.

Dr. Simmons frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Tic Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Simmons, MD is affiliated with Samaritan Hospital-St. Mary's Campus, Glens Falls Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, St Peter's Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Rome Health Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam.

Yes, Dr. Richard Simmons, MD holds board certification in Epilepsy and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Samaritan Hospital-St. Mary's Campus

    1300 Massachusetts Ave, Troy, NY

  • Glens Falls Hospital

    100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY

  • Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY

  • St Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY

  • Nathan Littauer Hospital

    99 E State St, Gloversville, NY

  • Rome Health Hospital

    1500 N James St, Rome, NY

  • Saratoga Hospital

    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam

    427 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY