Cheston Simmons Jr., M.D.
PHYSICIAN


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Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone and play a critical role in our movement, from helping us swing a tennis racket to allowing us to lift groceries or climb the stairs. But for all their strength and flexibility, tendons are also...
Why Is My Thumb Twitching?
Thumb twitching, medically referred to as fasciculation, occurs when small muscles in the hand contract involuntarily. While it may feel like something serious is going on, the truth is that this twitching can be triggered by a wide range of causes, from not getting...
Nutrition for Bone and Joint Health
The foods you eat affect much more than just your weight and energy levels; they also play a significant role in your long-term bone and joint health. That’s why having a balanced diet is essential. But what does a “balanced diet” consist of? It should include an...
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.