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Jill H. Simmons MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Director, Pediatric Program for Metabolic Bone Disorders, and Director, Faculty Mentorship Programs, Department of Pediatrics
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Type 2, MODY, CF-Related, Neonatal
  • Growth Disorders: Short Stature, Gigantism
  • Metabolic Bone Diseases, Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
  • Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Thyroid Disorders

Locations

Vanderbilt Children's Diabetes Program
1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 8410
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Endocrinology
2200 Children's Way, Doctors' Office Tower 8th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Metabolic Bone Disease Clinic
2200 Children's Way, Doctors' Office Tower 8th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee Memphis, 2000
  • Internship - Denver Children's Hospital, 2001
  • Residency - University of Colorado Health Science Center, 2003
  • Fellowship - University of Colorado Health Science Center, 2006

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Endocrinology - American Board of Pediatrics, 2007

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
We love this clinic and all the staff !
March 25, 2026
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By far the best experience we've had with a Vandy physician. Dr. Simmons took the time to hear our concerns. She was so knowledgeable about the subject and provided information to us during the appointment and so quickly after labs were uploaded to the platform.
March 23, 2026
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Very good
September 24, 2025
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Dr Simmons is a very caring Dr who always shows concerns for her patients and answers any and all questions
September 9, 2025
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Excellent service and attention.
August 19, 2025
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Dr. Simmons is the best! She is so kind and caring. She takes time to sit and talk - even about nonmedical things! We will be so sad to have to leave her care!
August 15, 2025
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Dr.Simmon explained things well. She was very attentive and listened to us.
July 17, 2025
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Dr. Simmons is amazing! A perfect 10!
July 17, 2025
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Dr. Jill was amazing she listened and provided answers. I am confident in her!
April 5, 2025
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