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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
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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.
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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I can't even put into words how awesome Dr. Simmons is. Her care, her compassion, her guidance is above and beyond. She listens and empathizes with all of her heart and mind. She treats us as friends and helps us so much in our medical journey. I'm beyond thankful for who she is and how she has and is helping us as we navigate through this process.
March 30, 2025
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Was seen quickly Dr was very thorough. Loved that the labs were onsite
January 21, 2025
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Love Dr. Simmons
December 11, 2024
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Dr. Simmons is very prepared, and empathetic. I trust her in every aspect of my child's care.
November 9, 2024
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By far the most thoughtful and considerate physician. Her balance of involving my 16 year old son as the patient while considering my concerns as a parent sets her apart.
October 24, 2024
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So very fortunate to have found Dr. Simmons! She has provided the best care for my family!
September 19, 2024
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