Alva Simmons Institution-verified

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Alva Simmons is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. As a founding member of the Arkansas Children's Asthma Center, Simmons' research and clinical practice focus on pediatric respiratory conditions, particularly asthma. Simmons completed a medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and subsequent pediatric internship and residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital, where they also served as Chief Resident. Simmons is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and holds memberships in professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Arkansas Medical Society. Simmons has been an invited speaker at numerous conferences, presenting on various aspects of asthma management and research.

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Dr. Larry Simmons is Associate Professor for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He is also Clinical Faculty and a founding member of the Arkansas Children's Asthma Center at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Dr. Simmons received his Medical Degree from the University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine. He went on to complete a pediatric internship and residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital where he was Chief Resident his last year. Dr. Simmons is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Central Arkansas Pediatric Society and Arkansas Medical Society. Dr. Simmons has been an invited speaker at numerous meetings on topics relating to asthma. Some of the UAMS College of Medicine faculty members provide pediatric patient care at Arkansas Children's Hospital. In addition, a wide range of pediatric services are provided in more than 35 subspecialties around Arkansas in locations such as the Schmieding Developmental Center in Springdale and the James L. Dennis Developmental Center in Little Rock. To make an appointment at Arkansas Children's hospital, please call 501-364-4000.