Dr. Simmons is an anesthesiologist with expertise in perioperative medicine, prehabilitation, surgical optimization, and standardization of medical care. He currently serves as the Medical Director for UAB’s Preoperative Assessment, Consultation, and Treatment Clinics and all Paranesthesia Care Units. Dr. Simmons also serves UAB as the Health System Vice President, Lead Physician for Community Practices. Dr. Simmons has sought to standardize perioperative care and integrate surgical best practices into all surgical service lines at UAB. He has personally led the efforts of five unique Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathways in colorectal, surgical oncology, GYN-oncology, urology, and pancreatic surgery. Dr. Simmons collaborates throughout the surgical continuum to develop best practices for surgical blood utilization, antibiotic administration, and operating room block utilization. Dr. Simmons works to improve perioperative healthcare through standardization of processes based on evidence based medicine. His past research has focused on enhanced recovery after surgery, coagulopathy, and proper perioperative blood utilization to mitigate risk.

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http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1210-3616