Education

• Pennsylvania State University
• MD - Jefferson Medical College

Clinical Background

Brent Simmons, MD, is chief of the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. His clinical interests include geriatrics and end-of-life care. He is board certified in family medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine. He practices in Manayunk.

Dr. Simmons is an avid baseball fan and can be found most Sundays at Phillies games. He currently resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife.

In the Media

• "College of Medicine Receives Accreditation for New Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine"
  (February 12, 2014)
• "Drexel Health Q&A Series"
  Philly.com (September 17, 2013)
• "Man's Best Medicine is Easy to Take"
  Milestones Newsletter (June 2013)
• "The ABC's of norovirus"
  ABC6, Philadelphia (February 9, 2012)

Clinical Services

Fellowships

• Geriatric Medicine - Jefferson University Hospital

Residencies

• Family Medicine - Jefferson University Hospital

Dr. Simmons is an associate professor in the Department of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He also serves as director of the Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship program.