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Zachary Simmons, MD

Professor of Neurology
Director, ALS Center

Location of Clinical Services

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033

Biographical Information

After graduating from Dartmouth College and from The University of Florida College of Medicine, Dr. Simmons received his training in Neurology at the University of Iowa, and then received 2 additional years of subspecialty training in neuromuscular disorders and EMG at the University of Michigan. He has been at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center since 1992, and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ALS and other neuromuscular disorders.

Education

  • MD, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1982
  • Residency, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • Fellowship, University of Michigan Hospitals

Academic Interests

My primary research interests are in neuromuscular diseases, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease). We have active clinical and basic science research programs, with an emphasis on quality of life, telemedicine, technology, and clinical trials.

Zachary Simmons, MD

Professor of Neurology
Director, ALS Center

Location of Clinical Services

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033

Biographical Information

After graduating from Dartmouth College and from The University of Florida College of Medicine, Dr. Simmons received his training in Neurology at the University of Iowa, and then received 2 additional years of subspecialty training in neuromuscular disorders and EMG at the University of Michigan. He has been at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center since 1992, and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ALS and other neuromuscular disorders.

Education

  • MD, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1982
  • Residency, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • Fellowship, University of Michigan Hospitals

Academic Interests

My primary research interests are in neuromuscular diseases, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease). We have active clinical and basic science research programs, with an emphasis on quality of life, telemedicine, technology, and clinical trials.