Dr. Christopher A. Simmons is an accomplished Internal Medicine/Geriatric physician with over 25 years of experience in the field. Dr. Simmons has won multiple awards throughout his career as an internist, including being named the best in California for Internal Medicine in Bay Area by California Magazine (2022-2023).
Prior to opening his concierge primary care practice, Dr. Simmons cared for patients at John Muir Medical Group – Lafayette. His office has been consistently rated the highest patient satisfaction office in the John Muir Network.
As a geriatric physician, Dr. Simmons has also treated and monitored the care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facilities. He has administered a high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning. Dr. Simmons confers with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and refers individuals in need of additional care.
Education
Doctor of Medicine – The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, TX
Bachelor of Science – Biochemistry And Biophysics – University of California – Davis – Davis, CA
Training
Pacific Presbyterian Hospital, San Francisco, CA. 1991 – 1992 Internship in Internal Medicine.
Pacific Presbyterian Hospital, San Francisco, CA. 1992 – 1995 Residency in Internal Medicine with an emphasis on Geriatrics
“Excellent advice and attention to detail. Quick to answer questions. Pleasant manner and friendly. Meticulous in his examination and attentive to patient needs. Takes good notes and reviews patient background prior to visits.”