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Dr. Stephanie Sims, MD

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Dr. Stephanie Sims, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Dr. Stephanie Sims, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Virginia Beach, VA
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12 years of experience
Dr. Stephanie Sims, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA.

About

Dr. Sims graduated from VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Stephanie Sims, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Sims currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Dr. Sims has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia and Lipomas among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sims received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Sims' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sims is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Thoracentesis
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Coastal Surgical Specialists PC
    1120 First Colonial Rd Ste 203, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 481-4424
  2. 2 Office
    1168 First Colonial Rd Ste 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 481-4424
  3. 3 Office
    612 Kingsborough Sq Ste 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 842-4120
  4. 4 Bayview Physician Services PC
    3241 Western Branch Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 686-3500

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4.2
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Oct 13, 2024
Excellent surgeon and great person.Highly recommend Dr.Sims.
Highly recommend — Oct 13, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephanie Sims, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sims' profile.

Dr. Sims frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia and Lipomas. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephanie Sims, MD is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephanie Sims, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA