Cheston Simmons Jr., M.D.
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Rotator Cuff Tear or Frozen Shoulder? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Shoulder pain has a way of creeping into nearly every part of daily life. Simple movements — like reaching into a cabinet, fastening a seatbelt, getting dressed, or even finding a comfortable sleeping position — can suddenly become frustrating or downright painful....
Tips on How to Relieve Hip Pain While Sleeping
Sleep plays a vital role in healing, recovery, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, hip pain can make getting a full night’s rest feel nearly impossible. Tossing and turning to find a comfortable position, waking up from sharp or aching pain, or starting the morning...
Sciatica vs. Herniated Discs: Understanding the Difference
If you are struggling with lower back pain that radiates down your leg, you might have hit the internet searching for answers, only to find the terms “sciatica” and “herniated disc” discussed frequently. This is because both conditions can cause debilitating back...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Joint Replacement; Hip and Knee
- Sports Medicine
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Bucknell University
- M.D. — Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- Internship — Graduate Hospital, University of Pennsylvania
- Residency — Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement — New England Baptist Hospital
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Simmons has been named a ‘Top Doctor’ in Orthopaedics by Main Line Today and Philadelphia magazines.