David Simpson, M.D., graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa., and received his medical degree from the University of the Northeast in Tampico, Mexico. He completed his family medicine residency at Christiana Care Health System in 1995. While a resident (intern) he received the Service of Excellence Award. After completing his residency, he practiced in the community and continued to work with the residency program as a preceptor in the Family Medicine Center.
In 1997 Dr. Simpson completed a geriatric fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board-certified in family practice with a certificate of added qualifications in geriatric medicine. Dr. Simpson is an assistant professor of family medicine at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He received a Congressional Tribute from the Delaware State House of Representatives in appreciation for his work with the elderly, and he was recognized as a Top Doc in Delaware Today magazine in October 2009.
Dr. Simpson has written and published two book chapters on common geriatric diseases. He is very interested in the care and welfare of the elderly in the community and is committed to teaching the residents and medical students the importance of a good geriatric medicine foundation.
Dr. Simpson enjoys travelling and photography. He is married and is the proud father to Risa.
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Christiana Care Health System
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Universidad Del Noreste Escuela De Medicina Dr Jose Sierra Flores - 1987
Languages Spoken
English
Location & Hours
Christianacare Adult Day Care
3000 Newport Gap Pike Bldg F, Wilmington, DE 19808
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Other Specialty
Conditions Addressed
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Alzheimer's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Depressive Disorders
Osteomyelitis
Alcohol Dependence
Obesity
Pneumonia
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hearing Loss
Heart Failure
Hypertension (HTN)
Acute Pharyngitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Parkinson's Disease
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Pulmonary Embolism
Bipolar Disorder
Candidiasis
Chronic Bronchitis
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Acute Conjunctivitis
Infectious Liver Disease
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Anemia
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Bronchial Asthma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Osteoarthritis
Dementia
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Gout
HIV Infection
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Ischemic Stroke
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Allergic Rhinitis
Schizophrenia
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Breast Disorders
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Acute Renal Failure
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Procedures Performed
Echocardiogram
Insurance Accepted
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